Up Goes Mr. Downs
by Jerry Smath
Age rating: Ages 8–11 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1984
A humorous story about Mr. Downs, who experiences various comical mishaps and adventures.
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 story.
Mild slapstick or comical accidents occur.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance use is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.
The story contains no scary or horror elements.
Occult or magical themes are absent from the plot.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
God and Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMr. Downs faces his daily challenges with some resilience.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
A sense of community is lightly present.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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