The yearling
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1999
A young boy named Jody grows up on a Florida ranch, learning about life, responsibility, and the bond with his pet fawn, Flag.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Some hunting and animal injury scenes occur.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
No scary or horror elements are present.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
God and Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceJody shows courage in facing challenges and protecting Flag.
Faith is not a central theme, but moral lessons are present.
Jody's love for Flag and his family is a strong theme.
Lessons of responsibility and understanding are learned.
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