Wilderness boy
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1955
A young boy named John learns to survive in the wilderness after being separated from his family.
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 narrative.
The book depicts the dangers of the wilderness and some physical challenges.
No profanity is used by the characters.
Blasphemous language or themes are absent from the book.
Substance abuse is not a theme in this story.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The wilderness setting and animal encounters create some tension.
Occult or witchcraft themes are not present.
LGBTQ+ themes and characters are absent from the story.
The worldview presented is not explicitly non-Christian.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this story.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceJohn shows remarkable courage and resourcefulness.
Christian faith is not a central element of the plot.
Themes of family connection and longing are present.
Themes of resilience and self-reliance are prominent.
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