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Children · Ages 8–12

Max and the balloon

by Guido van Genechten

Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2007

A young boy named Max builds a balloon and embarks on an imaginative journey to the moon.

Concern Level

0/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

8/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

This book is free of sexual content.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the story.

Profanity / Language0

Profanity is absent from the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is used.

Substance Use0

Substance abuse is not a theme here.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

The story does not involve suicide or self-harm.

Scary / Disturbing0

There are no scary elements in this book.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult themes are not present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The book celebrates imagination and exploration.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are included.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Max shows initiative in building his balloon.

Faith & Hope0

No specific religious faith is depicted.

Love & Friendship10

A sense of wonder and joy is present.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

The story encourages creativity and dreaming.

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