Waterman's Boy
by Susan Sharpe
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1990
A young boy named Silas lives on the coast and learns about the sea and his heritage.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
There are some minor conflicts and dangers at sea.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance use is featured in the narrative.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is not scary or frightening.
No occult or magical elements are included.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSilas shows courage in facing the sea and his past.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Silas's relationships with his family show love.
The story focuses on heritage and self-discovery.
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