The space ship under the apple tree
Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1952
A young boy named Joey discovers a spaceship hidden under an apple tree and embarks on an adventure to outer space.
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 the book.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes appear.
No substance use is featured in the narrative.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The space adventure is not scary for young readers.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceJoey shows curiosity and bravery on his adventure.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Joey shares his adventure with his friends.
No themes of grace or repentance are present.
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