Adam Gray, stowaway
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1961
Adam Gray, a young boy, stows away on a ship and embarks on an unexpected adventure across the sea, facing challenges and learning about the world.
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.
There are some descriptions of hardship and potential danger at sea.
Profanity is absent from the text.
No blasphemous content is included.
Substance abuse is not depicted in the story.
The book does not feature suicide or self-harm.
Mild peril exists due to the dangers of sea travel.
Occult or witchcraft themes are not present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are included.
The story focuses on adventure and personal growth.
There are no negative portrayals of Christians or God.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceAdam demonstrates courage in facing the unknown and difficult situations.
Faith is not a central theme in this adventure story.
Loyalty to the ship's crew and a desire for a better life are present.
The story emphasizes resourcefulness and learning from experience.
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