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Children · Ages 8–10

The little fellow

by Marguerite Henry

Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1945

A young girl named Penny finds and cares for a small, injured horse.

Concern Level

3/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

10/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore5

The horse is injured, causing mild distress.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used in the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the narrative.

Substance Use0

No substance use is featured in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted.

Scary / Disturbing0

No scary or horror elements are present.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft themes are included.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.

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 & Sacrifice15

Penny shows courage in caring for the horse.

Faith & Hope5

A sense of responsibility and care is shown.

Love & Friendship25

Penny's deep love for the horse is central.

Forgiveness & Redemption5

Themes of compassion and healing are present.

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