Johnny and the Bomb
Age rating: Ages 11–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1996
A boy named Johnny accidentally travels back in time to the 1950s and encounters aliens.
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 Johnny and the Bomb.
There are chase scenes and mild peril involving aliens.
No profanity is used by the characters in this book.
No blasphemy is present in Pratchett's humorous tale.
No substance use is featured in the story.
No instances of suicide or self-harm occur in the narrative.
The aliens and time travel create some mild suspense.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present in the book.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
No non-Christian worldview is promoted in this story.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceJohnny and his friends show bravery in facing the unknown.
No Christian faith elements are present in this story.
Friendship and loyalty are important themes in the book.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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