West of the North Star
by Vern Sneider
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1971
A young man, Jed, journeys west and faces the harsh realities of frontier life and survival.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this historical novel.
Jed encounters violence and the dangers of the frontier.
Some mild profanity may be present given the historical context.
Blasphemy is not a notable element in the narrative.
Substance use is not a theme in this story.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The dangers of the frontier create some tense moments.
The story is grounded in historical reality, not the occult.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.
The narrative focuses on self-reliance and westward expansion.
No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceJed demonstrates significant courage in facing frontier challenges.
Faith is not a primary focus, but resilience is key.
Loyalty to companions and the pursuit of goals are shown.
Focus is on survival and self-reliance, not explicit repentance.
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