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Teens · Ages 13–17

An island refuge

by James Otis Kaler

Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1895

A group of boys finds refuge on an island after a shipwreck, facing survival challenges.

Concern Level

15/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

30/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

Sexual content is absent from this adventure story.

Violence / Gore20

Some peril and danger are present during the shipwreck and survival.

Profanity / Language0

Profanity is not used in the dialogue or narration.

Blasphemy0

Blasphemous remarks are not included in the text.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this survival narrative.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

Suicide or self-harm is not depicted in this book.

Scary / Disturbing10

Mild peril from the shipwreck might be slightly unsettling.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft elements are not present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are absent from this historical account.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote non-Christian worldviews.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

God and Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

Characters show courage in facing the dangers of survival.

Faith & Hope10

Implicit faith is present through reliance on Providence.

Love & Friendship50

Loyalty and camaraderie develop among the boys.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Characters learn from their experiences and hardships.

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