Little by little, or, The cruise of the Flyaway
by Oliver Optic
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1861
A group of boys embarks on a sailing adventure aboard the Flyaway, encountering various challenges and learning valuable lessons.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Minor peril and rough seas are described.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes are present.
No substance abuse is featured in the book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The story is not scary or frightening.
No occult or supernatural elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe boys show bravery facing the challenges of the sea.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Friendship and camaraderie develop among the boys.
Lessons learned about responsibility are present.
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