The white gauntlet
by Mayne Reid
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1891
A young man named Harry ventures into the American West, encountering Native American tribes and facing 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 the narrative.
Some depictions of frontier violence and conflict with Native Americans occur.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes are included.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
Mild peril exists during encounters with wildlife and hostile situations.
No occult or supernatural elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
Portrayals of Native Americans reflect historical biases of the era.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceHarry shows courage facing the dangers of the wilderness.
Christian faith is not a central theme or focus.
Friendships are depicted, but not self-giving love.
Themes of grace or mercy are not prominent.
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