The Apple Tree Alien (Reading Corner)
by Penny Dolan
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2005
A young boy discovers an alien in his garden and must help it return home.
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 story.
Mild peril and chase scenes occur.
Profanity is absent from the text.
Blasphemy is not a theme in this book.
Substance use is not depicted.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
Some mild suspense during the alien's discovery.
Occult or witchcraft elements are absent.
LGBTQ+ themes are not featured.
No non-Christian worldviews are promoted.
Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe boy shows courage in protecting the alien.
Christian faith is not a theme in this story.
A strong bond of friendship develops between the boy and alien.
The boy learns to be responsible and understanding.
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