The trouble with horses
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1971
A young girl named Penny faces challenges and learns about responsibility while caring for horses on her family's ranch.
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 story.
Minor peril involves a runaway horse and a barn fire.
Profanity is absent from the text.
No blasphemous language appears.
Substance use is not a theme.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
A runaway horse and a fire create mild suspense.
Occult themes are not included.
This book does not feature LGBTQ+ themes.
The story emphasizes hard work and animal care.
God and Christians are not depicted.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presencePenny shows courage in handling difficult situations.
Faith is not a central element, but good character is shown.
Penny's love for her horses is a key aspect.
Responsibility and perseverance are important virtues.
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