John Tabor's ride
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1989
A young boy named John Tabor is transported to the future and must find a way back home. He encounters a world vastly different from his own.
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 the story.
Some mild peril and conflict occur during John's journey.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.
The future world can be unsettling but not truly scary.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.
The future society's values are presented as different, not necessarily negative.
No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceJohn shows courage in facing an unknown future.
Christian faith is not a central theme in this book.
Friendship and loyalty are shown between characters.
Themes of grace and mercy are not prominent.
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