Can a Spider Learn to Fly? (How to Stop a Train with One Finger)
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1984
A young boy named Barnaby learns to use his unique abilities to solve problems and help his community.
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.
No violence is depicted in the narrative.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes appear.
No substance abuse is a theme in this book.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
No scary or horror elements are present.
No occult or witchcraft themes are explored.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBarnaby shows ingenuity and bravery in his actions.
Christian faith is not a central theme in this story.
Friendship and helpfulness are shown.
Cleverness and resourcefulness are valued.
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