The life and strange surprizing adventures of Robinson Crusoe, of York, mariner, written by himself
by Daniel Defoe
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1876
This classic adventure novel recounts the harrowing experiences of a shipwrecked sailor who survives alone on a deserted island.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this survival narrative.
Depicts encounters with cannibals and dangerous animals.
Profanity is absent from the text.
Occasional references to God's providence occur.
Substance abuse is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
Some scenes of peril and isolation can be intense.
Occult or witchcraft themes are not present.
LGBTQ+ themes are not addressed in this classic.
A sense of divine providence is subtly woven in.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCrusoe shows immense courage and resilience in survival.
Faith develops through hardship and reflection.
Focus is on survival, not interpersonal love.
Themes of repentance and gratitude emerge.
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