The old man and the mule
by Anne Snyder
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1978
The Old Man and the Mule is a story about an elderly man and his animal companion.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere is no sexual content in this book.
No violence is depicted in the narrative.
The book contains no profanity.
No blasphemous language or themes are present.
Suicide or self-harm is not a theme.
No characters engage in suicide or self-harm.
The story is not scary or frightening.
Occult or magical elements are absent.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in the story.
The book does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe old man shows quiet perseverance.
Faith is not a prominent element in the story.
The bond between the man and his mule shows deep affection.
Simple acts of kindness are present.
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