The space ship returns to the apple tree
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1958
A young boy named Pip travels to an alien planet and befriends its inhabitants, learning about their culture.
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.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is present.
No blasphemy is present.
No substance use is depicted.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is not scary.
No occult elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story focuses on imaginative exploration, not a specific worldview.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presencePip shows some bravery in exploring the unknown.
No Christian faith elements are present.
Friendship and kindness are central themes between Pip and aliens.
No themes of grace or repentance are present.
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