Dead reckoning
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2005
A group of teenagers on a sailing trip encounters a storm and must use their wits and teamwork to survive and find their way.
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 this survival story.
The story involves a severe storm and the struggle for survival.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance use is a theme in the book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The storm and survival elements create suspense.
No occult or supernatural elements are featured.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this story.
The worldview presented is neutral and not overtly non-Christian.
Christians and God are not mentioned or portrayed.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe teenagers show significant courage and resilience to survive.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Teamwork and mutual support are shown.
Themes of grace and repentance are absent.
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