The flying carpet
by Marcia Brown
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1956
A young boy named Aladdin uses a magic carpet to escape poverty and seek adventure, encountering a genie and a princess.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Some mild peril and conflict occur during Aladdin's adventures.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance use is featured in the plot.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
Some magical elements might be slightly fantastical.
The story features a genie and magical elements.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.
The story is based on Arabian Nights folklore, not Christian themes.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceAladdin shows resourcefulness and bravery.
Christian faith is not a focus in this book.
Themes of friendship and romance are present.
Themes of grace and repentance are absent.
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