Dead in the Water
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2008
A group of teenagers on a sailing trip find themselves stranded on a deserted island after a storm. They must work together to survive and uncover the island's dark secrets.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSome mild romantic interest develops between characters.
There are scenes of peril, injury, and confrontation.
Some mild profanity may be present in dialogue.
No blasphemous language is used.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The survival situations and island mysteries can be frightening.
No occult or supernatural elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story focuses on survival and mystery, not a worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe characters display significant courage in facing survival challenges.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Friendship and mutual reliance are key to their survival.
Overcoming adversity and working together offers a sense of resilience.
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