The lost
by John Peel
Age rating: Ages 10–13 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1997
A young boy named Pip is lost in a strange land and must find his way home, encountering various creatures and challenges along the way.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
Mild peril and some creature-based threats exist for Pip.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemous content is included.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is present.
Some creatures and the feeling of being lost create mild unease.
No occult or witchcraft elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story focuses on adventure and survival, not a specific worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presencePip shows courage in facing the unknown and his fears.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Pip shows some care for creatures he encounters.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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