Aboard the Mavis
Age rating: Ages 14–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1880
This historical novel follows the adventures of a young boy named Tom aboard the ship Mavis as it sails the seas.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSexual content is absent from this 19th-century novel.
Tom encounters shipboard discipline and rough seas.
Some mild profanity may be present in dialogue.
Blasphemous content is not a feature.
Substance use is not depicted.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The harsh realities of sea life can be stark.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
This book does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceTom demonstrates bravery facing challenges at sea.
True Christian faith is not a focus.
Camaraderie among the crew is shown.
Grace, mercy, and repentance are not central themes.
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