To Follow a Star
by Terry Carr
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1977
A young man named Kaelen is drawn into a conflict between warring alien factions and must choose a side to protect his home planet.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere are minor romantic undertones but no explicit scenes.
The story features space battles and conflict between alien races.
No profanity is used in the dialogue or narration.
The book does not contain any blasphemous content.
No substance use is depicted in the narrative.
The story does not address suicide or self-harm.
Some descriptions of alien technology and conflict might be intense.
The story is science fiction and does not include occult themes.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in the book.
The story explores themes of duty and choice within a sci-fi context.
There are no negative portrayals of God or Christians.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceKaelen demonstrates courage in facing galactic threats.
Christian faith is not a theme in this science fiction novel.
Kaelen shows loyalty and love for his planet and friends.
The narrative does not focus on themes of grace or repentance.
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