The catch colt
by Mary O'Hara
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1964
A young boy named Ken struggles to tame a wild colt on his family's ranch, learning about responsibility and nature.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThe story contains no sexual content.
There are minor instances of animal injury and rough handling.
No profanity is present in the text.
The book does not contain blasphemous content.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is not scary or frightening.
No occult or supernatural elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story reflects a secular, nature-focused worldview.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceKen demonstrates perseverance in taming the colt.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Ken develops a deep bond with the colt.
There are minor themes of patience and understanding.
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