He went with Vasco da Gama
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1938
A young boy named João joins Vasco da Gama's expedition to India, experiencing the challenges and wonders of the voyage.
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 book.
Depictions of sea battles and harsh conditions occur.
Profanity is absent from the narrative.
No blasphemous content is featured.
Substance use is not a theme in this story.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
Some peril and danger during the voyage are described.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The worldview reflects the historical context of exploration.
God or Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceJoão and the crew show courage facing immense challenges.
There are incidental mentions of faith during the voyage.
Loyalty to the crew and mission is shown.
Themes of grace or repentance are not central.
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