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Children · Ages 8

Island Boy

by Barbara Cooney

Age rating: Ages 8 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1991

A young boy named Nat lives on a remote island with his grandfather, experiencing the simple joys and challenges of island life.

Concern Level

0/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

24/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in this peaceful narrative.

Profanity / Language0

Profanity is absent from the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is used.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Nat shows resilience in adapting to island life.

Faith & Hope10

Family values are present, but not explicit Christian faith.

Love & Friendship60

The love between Nat and his grandfather is a central theme.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

The story emphasizes appreciation for nature and simple living.

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