Sailor's choice
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1966
A young boy named Joe experiences life on a fishing boat and learns about responsibility and the sea.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Minor dangers related to the sea and fishing occur.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The harshness of sea life can be slightly intimidating.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story presents a secular, realistic worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceJoe shows courage in facing the challenges of the sea.
The story does not feature Christian faith elements.
Family bonds and camaraderie are depicted.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.
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