Trial by Wilderness
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1985
Two teenagers survive a plane crash and must endure the harsh Canadian wilderness to find rescue.
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 survival narrative.
Characters face dangers from animals and the environment.
Mild profanity may be present due to stress.
No blasphemy is present in the story.
No substance use is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The wilderness can be frightening and dangerous.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The focus is on human resilience against nature.
No characters are portrayed negatively in a human sense.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters display immense courage and resilience.
No Christian faith elements are present.
Characters show loyalty and care for each other.
Themes of grace and repentance are absent.
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