The vanishing footprints
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1991
In 1917 Alaska, a young girl named Kari searches for her missing father, a prospector, encountering challenges and learning about her family's past.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Rich
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Rich
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Mild peril and danger are present as Kari searches for her father.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted in the narrative.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are explored.
Some tense moments occur during Kari's wilderness search.
The story does not involve occult themes or witchcraft.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story presents a Christian worldview without promoting other worldviews.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceKari shows courage facing the Alaskan wilderness and her father's disappearance.
Faith is a quiet but present element in the characters' lives.
Family love and loyalty are central themes throughout the narrative.
Themes of hope and perseverance are present, reflecting God's provision.
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