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Teens · Ages 13–17

The Castaways

by Iain Lawrence

Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2007

Two brothers are shipwrecked on a remote island and must learn to survive and rely on each other.

Concern Level

15/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

25/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore20

Some peril and danger are faced by the characters on the island.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present in the book.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in the narrative.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are portrayed.

Scary / Disturbing10

The isolation and dangers of the island create mild suspense.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft themes are explored.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on survival and does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

The brothers show courage facing extreme survival challenges.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a central theme in this book.

Love & Friendship60

Brotherly love and loyalty are key to their survival.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Focus is on human resilience, not divine grace.

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