Christian book reviews for parents

Back to results
The pirate city cover
Teens · Ages 13–15

The pirate city

by Robert Michael Ballantyne

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1874

A group of British boys are shipwrecked on a deserted island and must learn to survive and work together.

Concern Level

32/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

16/ 100

Thin

What is Dokilit?

Dokilit is an AI-powered content guide for Christian parents. We analyse books through the lens of faith and family, then show you the concerns, the virtues, and the conversation points that matter for your home.

Learn more about Dokilit

Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore40

There are instances of conflict and physical struggle for survival.

Profanity / Language10

Infrequent mild profanity may appear.

Blasphemy5

Some mild exclamations that could be considered blasphemous may appear.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.

Scary / Disturbing20

Some suspenseful moments related to survival exist.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or magical elements are absent from the plot.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The worldview is primarily secular with a focus on human effort.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians and God are not portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice60

The boys demonstrate significant courage and resilience.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a prominent theme.

Love & Friendship30

Friendship and camaraderie develop among the boys.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace and mercy are not central.

Buy on Amazon

We may earn a small commission from purchases — it never influences scores.

Comments

Sign in to leave a comment.

Loading comments…