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Teens · Ages 13–15

The ice horse

by Candace Christiansen

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1993

A young girl named Katy struggles with her identity and her relationship with her mother as she prepares for her first haircut.

Concern Level

0/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

18/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the narrative.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is featured in the plot.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story does not contain any scary elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the book.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The narrative does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

God and Christians are not portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Katy shows courage in facing her fears about her appearance.

Faith & Hope10

Faith is implied through family values and personal growth.

Love & Friendship30

The story explores the love between Katy and her mother.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Katy learns to accept herself, showing personal growth.

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