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Young Adults · Ages 15+

Hydra

by Robert Swindells

Age rating: Ages 15+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1991

A group of teenagers are stranded on a remote island after a shipwreck and must work together to survive.

Concern Level

57/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

24/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Some implied romantic tension and kissing occur.

Violence / Gore60

Significant violence, including fighting and injury, occurs.

Profanity / Language50

Moderate to strong profanity is used by characters.

Blasphemy10

Mild blasphemy may be present in dialogue.

Substance Use20

Themes of despair and hopelessness are present.

Suicide & Self-Harm20

Some characters contemplate or attempt self-harm.

Scary / Disturbing50

The island setting and survival challenges create suspense.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.

Worldview & Spirituality40

Characters grapple with moral ambiguity and survival ethics.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No Christians are portrayed negatively in the story.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

Characters demonstrate courage in extreme survival situations.

Faith & Hope0

Faith is not a central theme in this survival story.

Love & Friendship40

Friendships are forged under duress and tested.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Redemption and second chances are minor themes.

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