The call of the wild
by Oliver Ho
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2005
A young boy's journey of survival and self-discovery in the wilderness after being lost.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Depicts struggles with nature and animal encounters.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
Some tense moments in the wilderness setting.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
Focus is on natural world and human resilience.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceProtagonist displays significant courage and determination to survive.
Christian faith is not a central element.
Themes of self-reliance and connection to nature are present.
Themes of perseverance and learning from experience are key.
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