The great blueness and other predicaments
by Arnold Lobel
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1968
A young boy named Barnaby ventures into a magical world of the Great Blueness to find his lost kite.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
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 the story.
No profanity is used in the book.
No blasphemous content is found in this book.
No substance use is depicted.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
Some fantastical creatures and situations might be slightly eerie.
The story involves a magical, otherworldly realm.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
The book explores themes of imagination and wonder.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBarnaby shows determination in his quest.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Barnaby's desire to retrieve his kite shows affection.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.
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