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Teens · Ages 13–15

Martian rock

by Carol Diggory Shields

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2000

A young girl named Alex travels to Mars to find her missing father, a scientist.

Concern Level

8/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

9/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore10

Alex faces some dangerous situations and mild peril on Mars.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing10

Some scenes on Mars may be slightly unsettling for younger readers.

Occult & Witchcraft0

The story does not involve occult themes or witchcraft.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview presented is secular and science-focused.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Alex shows courage in facing the unknown on Mars.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme or element in this book.

Love & Friendship20

Alex's love for her father drives her actions.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace and mercy are not central to the plot.

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