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Children · Ages 10–14

Pirate Diary Journal of Jake Carpenter

by Richard Platt

Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2001

A young cabin boy named Jake keeps a journal detailing his experiences aboard a pirate ship during the 17th century.

Concern Level

16/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

4/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore20

There are descriptions of pirate life and conflict.

Profanity / Language10

Some mild pirate-themed language may appear.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance use is featured in the narrative.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing5

The depiction of pirate life is adventurous, not scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or magical elements are absent from the plot.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are included.

Worldview & Spirituality5

The worldview is historical and focused on seafaring.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Jake shows resilience and adaptability to his situation.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in this story.

Love & Friendship5

Camaraderie among the crew is implied.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace or repentance are not explored.

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