The life and strange adventures of Robinson Crusoe, as related by himself
by Daniel Defoe
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1890
This classic adventure novel recounts the harrowing experiences of a man shipwrecked on a deserted island.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Rich
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Rich
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSexual content is absent from Robinson Crusoe's narrative.
Depictions of violence include encounters with cannibals and wild animals.
Profanity is absent from this early 18th-century novel.
Crusoe occasionally questions Providence, but not in a blasphemous way.
Substance abuse is not a theme in this survival story.
Suicide or self-harm are not depicted in this book.
Some scenes of peril and isolation might be unsettling.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from this story.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this historical text.
A developing Christian worldview emerges as Crusoe reflects on his fate.
Crusoe's portrayal is of a flawed but ultimately reflective man.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceRobinson Crusoe displays immense courage and resilience in survival.
Faith develops as Crusoe relies on God for deliverance.
Love is shown through loyalty to Friday.
Crusoe experiences repentance and seeks divine guidance.
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