The serpent never sleeps
by Scott O’Dell
Age rating: Ages 12–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1987
A young girl named Maria survives a shipwreck and is stranded on an island, where she must learn to live off the land.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThe story contains no sexual content.
Maria faces dangers from the natural environment and wild animals.
No profanity is present in the narrative.
The book does not contain blasphemous language.
No themes of substance abuse are depicted.
No mention of suicide or self-harm is present.
Descriptions of the harsh environment and isolation can be intense.
There are no occult or magical elements in the story.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The narrative focuses on survival and human resilience.
No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMaria demonstrates immense courage and resourcefulness to survive.
The story does not feature explicit Christian faith elements.
Maria's determination to survive shows a form of self-love.
Themes of perseverance and resilience are central to the plot.
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