Let the balloon go
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1968
A young boy named John finds a lost balloon and embarks on an adventure to return it, encountering various characters and situations.
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 the story.
John witnesses a brief, non-graphic fight between two men.
No profanity is used by any characters.
No blasphemous language or themes appear in the book.
No substance use is depicted or discussed.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
Some moments of mild peril and suspense exist for John.
The story does not contain any occult or magical elements.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured in the narrative.
The worldview presented is generally neutral and focuses on childhood experiences.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceJohn shows courage in navigating his journey alone.
Christian faith is not a prominent theme in this book.
John shows kindness to the owner of the balloon.
Themes of grace and mercy are not central to the plot.
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