The Neighbor from Outer Space
Age rating: Ages 10–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1992
A young girl befriends an alien who has crash-landed in her backyard.
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 story.
Minor instances of mild peril or chase scenes may occur.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemy is featured in the narrative.
Substance abuse is not a theme in this book.
No suicide or self-harm is present.
The alien's appearance might be slightly startling for some readers.
No occult themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The narrative presents a secular adventure story.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows bravery in befriending the alien.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
The story focuses on the development of an unlikely friendship.
Themes of grace and repentance are absent.
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