The shining mountains
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1939
A young woman named Sarah travels west with her family and faces the challenges of frontier life.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
Some violence related to frontier life is depicted.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance use is featured in the story.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The harshness of the environment can be unsettling.
No occult themes are explored in this book.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are included.
No non-Christian worldview is promoted.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSarah shows resilience and courage.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Family love and support are important themes.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.
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