Commander Toad and the big black hole
by Jane Yolen
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1983
Commander Toad and his crew embark on a humorous space adventure to rescue their captain from a mysterious black hole.
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 this story.
Mild peril exists as the crew faces space challenges.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the text.
No substance use is depicted in the story.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The tone is lighthearted and not scary.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.
The story is a lighthearted space adventure with no specific worldview promotion.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe crew shows some bravery in facing the unknown.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
The crew demonstrates loyalty to their captain and each other.
The story focuses on humor and adventure, not grace or repentance.
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