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Teens · Ages 13–17

Robinson Crusoe

by Helen Marion Burnside

Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1890

A young man is shipwrecked and survives alone on a deserted island for many years, eventually encountering cannibals and rescuing a native he names Friday.

Concern Level

17/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

38/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the narrative.

Violence / Gore20

Crusoe witnesses cannibals and their practices on the island.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes are present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in the story.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is portrayed.

Scary / Disturbing10

The isolation and encounters with cannibals create some tension.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or magical elements are featured.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The narrative reflects a colonial-era worldview and Christian perspective.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

Crusoe shows immense courage in surviving alone and facing danger.

Faith & Hope40

Crusoe reflects on God's providence and his faith during his ordeal.

Love & Friendship10

Crusoe develops a paternalistic relationship with Friday.

Forgiveness & Redemption30

Crusoe learns to rely on himself and God for survival.

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