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STRANDED

Jeff Probst and Chris Tebbetts

Four siblings are shipwrecked on an island in the South Pacific.

Ages 9+Source checked

Why this age? The story contains sustained survival peril, frightening situations, sibling conflict, and emotionally tense setbacks, but violence and romance are limited and the material is aimed at middle-grade readers. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age9+

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Violence2/5
  • Death of a character1/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Positive messages4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

No commercial brand placement.

Death of a character1/5
Why this rating?

The premise of being shipwrecked involves the threat of death, though no major character dies.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Contains very mild occasional frustration.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Tense situations regarding survival and the fear of being lost at sea.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Includes survival-related dangers and some conflict between the siblings.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Characters must repeatedly face their fears to stay alive.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Characters must use ingenuity to solve survival problems.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The characters have different backgrounds as part of a blended family.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Includes incidental information about basic survival skills.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Kindness and cooperation are central to the characters' survival.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

The story strongly supports teamwork, problem-solving, perseverance, responsibility, and communication during hardship.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The children learn to take responsibility for themselves and help one another.

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