He went with Christopher Columbus
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1940
This historical fiction follows a young boy named Mateo who joins Christopher Columbus's voyage to the New World.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this historical narrative.
The book describes the hardships and dangers of sea travel and encounters.
No profanity is used in the text.
Religious references are present, reflecting the era, but not blasphemous.
No substance abuse is featured in the book.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
Descriptions of storms and unfamiliar lands might be slightly unsettling.
No occult themes are present in the story.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.
The narrative reflects a 15th-century European worldview of exploration and conquest.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMateo demonstrates courage facing the unknown and sea perils.
Religious faith is a backdrop to the historical context.
Loyalty to crew and duty are present themes.
No themes of grace or repentance are present.
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