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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

The Last Rider

by Jessica Sarah Gunderson

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2007

A young woman named Elara must learn to ride and tame a wild horse to save her family's ranch.

Concern Level

15/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

22/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in Elara's story.

Violence / Gore20

There are descriptions of ranch life and animal struggles.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used in the narrative.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance use is featured in the story.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing10

The wild horse and ranch dangers are mild.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or magical elements are included.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story emphasizes self-reliance and determination.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No characters are portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

Elara shows great courage in taming the horse.

Faith & Hope5

Faith is a subtle element of hope and prayer.

Love & Friendship30

Elara shows love for her family and the horse.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Lessons are learned through perseverance and responsibility.

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