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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Coming back alive

by Dennis J. Reader

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1981

A group of young people are stranded on a desert island and must work together to survive and find a way to be rescued.

Concern Level

52/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

30/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore60

The characters face dangerous situations and physical threats.

Profanity / Language30

Some mild profanity may be present due to stress.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes are included.

Substance Use0

No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicidal ideation or self-harm is depicted.

Scary / Disturbing40

The survival challenges can be tense and frightening.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or magical themes are absent from the narrative.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The narrative does not promote non-Christian worldviews.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

God and Christians are not portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

The characters demonstrate significant courage to survive.

Faith & Hope10

Faith is not a central theme, but resilience is key.

Love & Friendship50

The characters learn to rely on and support each other.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

The story highlights human resilience and cooperation.

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