The Beat of a Drum (Survivors)
by Stewart Ross
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2002
A group of children stranded on a deserted island must learn to survive and work together to find a way home.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
The challenges of survival involve some danger.
No profanity is used by the characters.
Blasphemous content is absent from the narrative.
No substance use is depicted.
The story does not contain themes of suicide or self-harm.
The isolation and survival challenges may be tense.
Occult or witchcraft themes are not present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe children demonstrate courage and resilience.
Christian faith is not a central theme.
Strong bonds of friendship and cooperation form.
Themes of resourcefulness and mutual support are key.
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