The butterfly lion
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1996
A young boy in South Africa befriends a lion cub, but their bond is tested by war and separation.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
The story depicts the horrors and violence of World War I.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes are included.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The war scenes and the separation from the lion are emotionally intense.
No occult or magical elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
A focus on human resilience and the impact of war is present.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe boy shows courage in facing war and loss.
A general sense of hope and remembrance is present.
The deep love and bond between the boy and the lion is central.
Themes of love, loss, war, and hope are explored.
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