Scary Bones meets the pirates of Brownsea Island
by Ron Dawson
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2009
This is a Christian adventure story about a young boy named Scary Bones who travels with pirates.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Pirates engage in some mild, cartoonish violence.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The title character, Scary Bones, has a slightly spooky name.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the narrative.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story promotes a Christian worldview without overt promotion of other worldviews.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceScary Bones shows bravery facing pirates and unknown situations.
Christian faith is present through prayer and trust in God.
Friendship and loyalty are shown between Scary Bones and his companions.
Forgiveness and second chances are implied through the pirate interactions.
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