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Teens · Ages 13–15

The Island Stallion Races

by Walter Farley

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1955

Young Sandy becomes the trainer for the magnificent stallion, The Island Horse, and enters him in a series of challenging races.

Concern Level

7/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

9/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore10

Horse racing involves some physical danger and risk of injury.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes appear.

Substance Use0

No substance use is featured in the narrative.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not scary or frightening for young readers.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or magical elements are included.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

No non-Christian worldview is promoted.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Sandy shows courage in training and racing the horse.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in this book.

Love & Friendship30

The bond between Sandy and the horse shows loyalty.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are absent.

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