They had a horse
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1962
A young boy's life changes when his family takes in a wild horse during the Depression.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
There are descriptions of hardship and some rough interactions.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is featured.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The story does not contain scary elements.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in the narrative.
The story depicts resilience during a difficult era.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show bravery in caring for the horse.
Faith is not a central theme, but values are present.
Strong bonds of family and love for animals are shown.
Themes of responsibility and care are present.
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