The Call of the Wild
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1980
Buck, 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 presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
Features brutal fights between dogs and harsh treatment of animals.
No profanity is present in this book.
No blasphemy is present in this book.
No substance use is present in this book.
No suicide or self-harm is present in this book.
The harshness of nature and animal cruelty can be disturbing.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
The worldview is naturalistic, focusing on survival of the fittest.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBuck displays immense courage and resilience in surviving.
No Christian faith elements are present in this book.
Buck develops loyalty to John Thornton.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.
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