Old Tom Goes to Mars
by Leigh Hobbs
Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1997
Old Tom, a grumpy cat, travels to Mars with his owner, Mr. Grumbles, 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 this book.
No violence is depicted in Old Tom's Martian adventure.
No profanity is used by the characters in this story.
No blasphemy is present in the text or dialogue.
No substance use is depicted or mentioned.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The aliens are quirky, not scary, for young readers.
No occult or witchcraft themes are explored.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
The story presents a whimsical, non-religious worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceOld Tom shows mild courage facing the unknown aliens.
No Christian faith elements are present in this story.
Old Tom shows affection for his owner, Mr. Grumbles.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.
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