
Joshua by the sea
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
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThis book contains no sexual content.
Mild peril exists with some sea-related dangers.
No profanity is used in the story.
Blasphemy is absent from the text.
No substance use is depicted.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
Some sea-related dangers might cause mild concern.
No occult or witchcraft elements are featured.
This book does not include LGBTQ+ themes.
No non-Christian worldview is promoted.
God or Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceJoshua shows some resilience in navigating his environment.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Family relationships and community bonds are depicted.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.
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