The suburb beyond the stars
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2010
A boy named Alex travels to a distant planet and encounters a strange society.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
There are descriptions of societal control and potential conflict.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes are included.
No substance abuse is a theme in this book.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The alien society and its customs can be unsettling.
No occult or witchcraft themes are explored.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The book critiques conformity and societal pressures.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceAlex shows courage in questioning his new environment.
Faith is not a theme explored in this novel.
Connections are formed, but love is not a primary focus.
The story prompts reflection on individuality and freedom.
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