Fathom five
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1979
A group of boys on a school trip to a remote Scottish island discover a hidden cave and a mysterious, potentially dangerous, secret.
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 story.
Some mild peril and a brief, non-graphic drowning incident occur.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm themes are present.
The discovery of the cave and its contents creates a sense of unease.
No occult or witchcraft elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show bravery facing the unknown dangers on the island.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Friendship and camaraderie are shown among the boys.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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