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Children · Ages 8–9

Bakari and the balloonana

by Gwen Christie

Age rating: Ages 8–9 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2010

Bakari discovers a magical balloon that takes him on an imaginative journey.

Concern Level

37/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

0/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

Absence of sexual content is expected for this age group.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is present in this gentle story.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is included in the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is found in this book.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

This book is not scary for young children.

Occult & Witchcraft50

The balloon is magical, implying a form of enchantment.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.

Worldview & Spirituality20

The magic element presents a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice0

Sacrificial courage is not a theme in this book.

Faith & Hope0

True Christian faith is not a focus of this book.

Love & Friendship0

Self-giving love is not explored in this book.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Grace, mercy, and repentance are not themes here.

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