Riptide
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1969
A young girl named Sarah navigates the complexities of adolescence and family dynamics during a summer at her grandmother's seaside cottage.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentMild romantic feelings are explored between characters.
No violence is depicted in the narrative.
Very mild, infrequent profanity may be present.
No blasphemous language is used.
No substance use is featured in the book.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is not scary or frightening.
No occult or magical elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story focuses on secular adolescent experiences.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSarah shows courage in facing her personal challenges.
Christian faith is not a central theme.
Sarah learns about family relationships and empathy.
The story explores themes of understanding and growth.
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