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Teens · Ages 13–15

The castaway

by James Stevenson

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2002

Two children are stranded on a deserted island after a shipwreck and must learn to survive using their wits and resourcefulness.

Concern Level

7/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

18/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore10

Mild peril from the shipwreck and survival challenges exists.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used in the story.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is included.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm themes are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is an adventure, not scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are featured.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The focus is on survival and resourcefulness.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

Characters demonstrate significant courage and resilience to survive.

Faith & Hope0

No Christian faith elements are present in the narrative.

Love & Friendship30

Sibling bonds and cooperation are important for survival.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.

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