Astrid, the au pair from outer space
by Emily Smith
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1999
Astrid, an alien au pair, arrives on Earth to care for a human child, leading to humorous and chaotic situations as she adapts to Earth customs.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere is no sexual content in this book.
No violence is depicted in the story.
Profanity is absent from the dialogue and narration.
No blasphemous language is used by the characters.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
Some situations are comically absurd, not scary.
Occult or witchcraft themes are not present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceAstrid shows some bravery in her new environment.
Faith is not a significant theme in the narrative.
Astrid develops a loving bond with the child she cares for.
Moments of understanding and acceptance occur between Astrid and the family.
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