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Teens · Ages 13–16

The Jungle Fugitives

by Edward Sylvester Ellis

Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1903

Two boys, Tom and Ned, survive a shipwreck and must learn to live in the Amazon jungle.

Concern Level

32/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

19/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this story.

Violence / Gore40

The boys face dangers from wild animals and the environment.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is a theme in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing30

The jungle setting presents some tense situations.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or supernatural elements are featured.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story emphasizes resourcefulness and resilience.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

Tom and Ned show great courage in their survival.

Faith & Hope0

No religious themes are present in the story.

Love & Friendship40

The boys rely on each other for support.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

The story is about survival, not repentance.

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