On the dark of the moon
by Don Lang
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1943
A group of boys on a remote island in the South Pacific during World War II must survive after their ship is sunk.
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 survival story.
There are mentions of wartime dangers and potential threats.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemous language appears in the narrative.
Substance abuse is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The isolation and survival can be mildly unsettling.
The story does not involve occult elements.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The context of World War II is present but not a primary focus.
No specific groups or individuals are portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe boys show resilience and courage in their survival efforts.
Christian faith is not a central theme in this story.
Friendship and mutual support are key to their survival.
Themes of grace and repentance are absent.
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