Moby Dick
by Steve Urbon
Age rating: Ages 14–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2001
A simplified retelling of the classic tale of Captain Ahab's obsessive hunt for the white whale.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThe narrative contains no sexual content.
The story depicts whale hunting and violent encounters.
Some mild coarse language may be present.
Occasional exclamations may border on blasphemy.
No substance abuse is depicted.
Suicide or self-harm is not a theme.
The sea and whale encounters can be intense.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.
The story explores themes of obsession and fate.
God or Christians are not portrayed.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceAhab displays a relentless, albeit destructive, courage.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Some camaraderie exists among the crew.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.
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