The Call of the Wild and Other Stories
by Jack London
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1903
This collection includes 'The Call of the Wild,' about a dog's journey from domesticity to the wild, and other stories of adventure and survival.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSexual content is absent from the stories.
There are depictions of animal fights and harsh survival.
Profanity is absent from the text.
Blasphemy is not a theme in these stories.
Substance use is not depicted.
Suicide or self-harm is not present.
Some scenes depict the harshness of nature and survival.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.
LGBTQ+ themes are absent.
The worldview emphasizes naturalism and survival of the fittest.
Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters often display resilience and courage.
Christian faith is not a focus of the narrative.
Loyalty is shown, particularly by Buck to John Thornton.
Grace and mercy are not central themes.
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