The Call of the Wild
by Nick Bullard
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2000
A domesticated dog is stolen and forced into the harsh life of a sled dog in the Yukon.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere is no sexual content in the narrative.
Buck faces brutal fights and the harsh realities of sled dog life.
No profanity is present in the text.
The book does not contain any blasphemous language.
No substance use is depicted in the story.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The wilderness and animal attacks can be intense.
The story does not involve any occult elements.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story focuses on natural law and survival instincts.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBuck displays immense courage in surviving the wild.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Some loyalty is shown between dogs and their handlers.
The concept of grace or repentance is absent.
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