Leila; or, The island
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1839
Leila, a young girl, is shipwrecked on an island and must learn to survive and adapt to her new surroundings.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this novel.
Mild peril and descriptions of survival challenges appear.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemous content is included.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
Some descriptions of isolation and survival may be unsettling.
No occult or witchcraft elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The narrative reflects a 19th-century perspective on civilization.
No characters or groups are portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceLeila demonstrates courage in facing her survival challenges.
Christian faith is not a central theme in this novel.
Leila's interactions show developing empathy.
Themes of grace or repentance are absent.
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