Josh
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1971
A young boy named Josh is stranded after a plane crash and must survive in the Australian bush.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThe book contains no sexual content.
Josh faces dangers from the environment and wildlife.
No profanity is used by the characters.
Blasphemous language or themes are absent from the story.
No substance abuse is depicted in the narrative.
The story does not include themes of suicide or self-harm.
The isolation and dangers of the bush can be unsettling.
The story is grounded in reality, with no occult elements.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story focuses on survival and does not promote a specific worldview.
There are no negative portrayals of God or Christians.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceJosh displays immense courage and resilience in his survival.
Christian faith is not a central element of the plot.
Josh's determination to survive shows a will to live and return.
Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are not present.
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