Wild boy
by Joan Tate
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1972
A story about a boy who lives in the wild and his experiences with nature and survival.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the wild boy's story.
There are descriptions of animal encounters and survival challenges.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the narrative.
No substance use is featured in the book.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
Some descriptions of nature might be intense but not scary.
Occult or magical elements are absent from the book.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The book does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
God and Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe boy demonstrates resilience and courage in the wild.
True Christian faith is not a prominent focus.
Self-giving love is not a primary theme.
Grace, mercy, and repentance are not explored.
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