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Children · Ages 8–10

Joshua by the sea

by Angela Johnson

Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1994

Joshua, a young boy, experiences life by the sea and learns about his community.

Concern Level

4/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

4/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

This book contains no sexual content.

Violence / Gore5

Mild peril exists with some sea-related dangers.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used in the story.

Blasphemy0

Blasphemy is absent from the text.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing5

Some sea-related dangers might cause mild concern.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are featured.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

This book does not include LGBTQ+ themes.

Worldview & Spirituality0

No non-Christian worldview is promoted.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

God or Christians are not portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

Joshua shows some resilience in navigating his environment.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship15

Family relationships and community bonds are depicted.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.

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