Murphy's Island
by Colleen O'Shaughnessy McKenna
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1990
A young girl named Murphy finds herself on an island and must navigate its challenges and discover its secrets.
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.
There are some tense situations and mild peril.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The island setting can feel isolated and mysterious.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMurphy shows resilience and bravery in her situation.
Christian faith is not a central theme.
Themes of friendship and familial connection are present.
No explicit themes of grace or repentance are present.
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