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Teens · Ages 13–15

The flight of Pony Baker

by William Dean Howells

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1902

A young boy named Pony Baker runs away from his home in rural Ohio to seek adventure and opportunity in the city.

Concern Level

7/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

18/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the narrative.

Violence / Gore10

Mild instances of conflict and hardship are depicted.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes are present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in the story.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are portrayed.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story does not contain scary elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are featured.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Pony Baker demonstrates bravery in leaving home for the unknown.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship20

Family relationships and the desire for independence are explored.

Forgiveness & Redemption30

Themes of self-reliance and finding one's path are present.

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