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Children · Ages 8–12

Baby Island

by Carol Ryrie Brink

Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1937

Two young sisters are shipwrecked on a deserted island and must learn to survive and care for themselves.

Concern Level

8/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

22/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

This book contains no sexual content.

Violence / Gore10

Mild peril from the shipwreck and natural elements is present.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

The narrative does not include blasphemous content.

Substance Use0

Substance abuse is not depicted in the story.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are portrayed.

Scary / Disturbing10

The initial shipwreck and isolation can be mildly unsettling.

Occult & Witchcraft0

The story is realistic and does not involve the occult.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on survival and resourcefulness, not worldviews.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice60

The sisters show resilience and courage in their survival.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in this book.

Love & Friendship70

The sisters demonstrate deep love and care for each other.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace and repentance are not explored.

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