
Riptide
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1990
A group of teenagers on a sailing trip encounters a dangerous storm and must work together to survive.
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 the narrative.
The storm and its aftermath involve significant peril and danger.
Mild, infrequent profanity may be present in dialogue.
No blasphemous language is used in the book.
No substance abuse is depicted in the story.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The storm and survival situations create suspense and fear.
No occult or witchcraft themes 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 characters display significant courage and resilience in the face of danger.
Christian faith is not a central theme in this story.
Teamwork and mutual support are crucial for survival.
Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are absent.
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