The iceberg and its shadow
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1980
A young boy named David experiences the harsh realities of life at sea during a whaling voyage.
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 story.
Depicts the dangers and violence of whaling and sea life.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.
The harshness of the sea and whaling can be intense.
No occult themes are explored.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The worldview is historical and focuses on survival.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceDavid shows resilience and courage facing extreme hardship.
Faith is a background element of the historical setting.
Themes of survival and camaraderie are present.
Survival and perseverance are key themes.
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