The Wolf King
by Ann Turnbull
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1975
A young woman named Elsbeth is forced to flee her village after a wolf attack and finds refuge with a mysterious wolf king.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
A wolf attack results in injury and death early in the book.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes are present.
No substance abuse is depicted in the narrative.
No suicide or self-harm is a theme in the book.
The initial wolf attack and descriptions of the wild can be frightening.
The wolf king and his pack have supernatural, almost magical qualities.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in the story.
The story focuses on survival and folklore, not a specific worldview.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceElsbeth shows courage in facing danger and adapting to new circumstances.
No explicit Christian faith elements are central to the plot.
Elsbeth forms a bond with the wolf king, showing loyalty and care.
The themes of grace and repentance are not prominent here.
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