12, 000 Miles from Home (Sparks)
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1999
A young boy named Michael travels from England to Australia to live with his aunt and uncle after his parents are killed in a plane crash.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
The death of Michael's parents is a significant plot point.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes are included.
No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.
No suicidal ideation or self-harm is depicted.
The story does not contain scary or horror elements.
Occult or magical themes are absent from the narrative.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The narrative does not promote non-Christian worldviews.
Christians and God are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMichael shows courage in adapting to a new life.
Faith is not a central theme, but resilience is shown.
Michael's aunt and uncle show him love and care.
The story touches on themes of overcoming loss and finding hope.
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