Brave Old Salt
by Oliver Optic
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1866
A young boy named Jack joins a whaling ship and experiences adventure and hardship at sea.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the narrative.
Descriptions of whaling and shipboard dangers are present.
Some rough language typical of sailors might appear.
No blasphemous language is used.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The harshness of sea life can be intense.
No occult or magical elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.
The story focuses on adventure and survival at sea.
No negative portrayals of Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceJack displays significant courage facing the dangers of whaling.
The story does not focus on Christian faith or practices.
Loyalty and camaraderie among the crew are shown.
Themes of grace and repentance are not explored.
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