Breaking away
by Oliver Optic
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1868
A young boy named Tom Brace navigates the challenges and adventures of life at sea in the 19th century.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
There are descriptions of rough living and potential danger at sea.
Profanity is absent from the narrative and dialogue.
No blasphemous content is found in this story.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
The story does not include suicide or self-harm.
The harshness of sea life can be mildly unsettling.
Occult or magical elements are absent from this book.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this narrative.
The book does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
Christian characters are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceTom Brace demonstrates courage facing sea perils.
Christian faith elements are not central to this story.
Loyalty among shipmates shows a form of camaraderie.
Themes of grace or repentance are not explored.
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