The surf scare
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2003
A group of friends on a surfing trip encounters a mysterious problem that threatens their vacation and their safety.
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 tense situations occur during the mystery.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
Substance use is not depicted in the story.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.
The mystery creates some suspense and mild tension.
No occult or magical elements are present.
LGBTQ+ themes are absent from this story.
The worldview is focused on solving a mystery.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe friends demonstrate courage in investigating the problem.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Friendship and loyalty are important themes.
The story does not focus on themes of grace or repentance.
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