A boy and a bear in a boat
by Dave Shelton
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2012
A boy and a bear drift out to sea in a small boat, facing challenges and reflecting on their relationship.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
There are moments of peril and struggle at sea.
No profanity is used in the dialogue.
No blasphemy is present in the narrative.
No substance use is depicted.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The isolation and challenges at sea create some tension.
The story is realistic with no occult elements.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.
The story is a realistic adventure with philosophical undertones.
No negative portrayals of Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe boy and bear face their challenges with resilience.
The book does not focus on Christian faith.
The bond and affection between the boy and bear are central.
The narrative explores themes of friendship and facing adversity.
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