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Children · Ages 10–12

The island horse

by Susan Hughes

Age rating: Ages 10–12 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2012

A young girl forms a special bond with a horse on an island.

Concern Level

0/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

7/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

Sexual content is absent from this horse story.

Violence / Gore0

Violence is not depicted in the girl's island life.

Profanity / Language0

Profanity is not used in this gentle narrative.

Blasphemy0

Blasphemy is not a theme in this animal story.

Substance Use0

Substance abuse is not depicted in the narrative.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

Suicide or self-harm is not a subject within this story.

Scary / Disturbing0

Scary or horror elements are absent from the island setting.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are not present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this animal story.

Worldview & Spirituality0

A non-Christian worldview is not promoted in this story.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively in this animal story.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice15

The girl shows courage in caring for the wild horse.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in this animal story.

Love & Friendship25

A deep bond of love develops between the girl and horse.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Grace and repentance are not themes in this story.

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