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Teens · Ages 13–15

The jungle book

by Diane Wright Landolf

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2008

A young boy named Mowgli is raised by wolves in the Indian jungle and must learn to survive among both animals and humans.

Concern Level

15/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

9/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore20

Animal fights and hunting are depicted realistically in the jungle.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing10

The jungle can be a dangerous and scary place for Mowgli.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are featured.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on natural law and animal society.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Mowgli shows courage facing jungle dangers and Shere Khan.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship20

Baloo and Bagheera show protective love for Mowgli.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.

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