My trip to Alpha I
by Alfred Slote
Age rating: Ages 9–13 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1978
A boy named Mike travels to a distant planet, Alpha I, and encounters alien life.
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.
There are some mild descriptions of conflict with aliens.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes appear.
No substance abuse is a theme in the book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
Some alien encounters might be slightly unsettling.
No occult or magical elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMike shows bravery in exploring the alien planet.
Christian faith is not a central theme in this book.
Mike shows curiosity and a desire to understand.
The story does not focus on themes of grace or repentance.
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