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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

Sylva and the lost treasure

by Margaret McNamara

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2014

A group of teenagers finds themselves stranded on a mysterious island after a shipwreck, facing strange creatures and their own fears.

Concern Level

70/ 100

Extreme

Virtue Level

21/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore70

There is significant violence from creatures and interpersonal conflict.

Profanity / Language20

Some mild profanity may be present.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance use is featured in the narrative.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing80

The island's creatures and the survival challenges are frightening.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or magical elements are included.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.

Worldview & Spirituality30

The worldview is survival-focused, with some darker undertones.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice80

The characters show immense courage in their fight for survival.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in this story.

Love & Friendship40

Some characters show loyalty and protectiveness towards others.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

The story focuses on survival and overcoming fear, not grace.

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