The king of the trail
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1928
A young boy named Jim faces challenges and learns about perseverance while hiking the Appalachian Trail.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSexual content is absent from Jim's journey on the trail.
Minor peril and physical challenges occur on the trail.
Profanity is absent from the narrative.
Blasphemy is not present in the story.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
No mention of suicide or self-harm is present.
The book is not scary or frightening.
Occult themes are absent from the story.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this book.
No non-Christian worldview is promoted.
Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceJim shows courage facing challenges on the trail.
True Christian faith is not a focus of this book.
Self-giving love is not explored in this book.
Grace and mercy are not themes in this book.
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