Seaman
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1999
This historical fiction novel follows a young boy named Seaman who is captured by pirates and must find a way to survive and escape.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the book.
Pirates threaten and fight, with some on-page peril for Seaman.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemous language appears in the story.
No substance abuse is depicted in the narrative.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The threat of pirates and being captured creates some suspense.
The story does not involve occult themes or witchcraft.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in the book.
The story focuses on adventure and survival, not a specific worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSeaman shows courage in facing his captors and planning escape.
Christian faith is not a central theme in this adventure story.
Some loyalty is shown between Seaman and his fellow captives.
Themes of grace or mercy are not prominent in the plot.
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