Up, Up, and Away
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1982
A young boy named Billy dreams of flying and builds his own airplane, facing challenges and discovering the importance of perseverance.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
No violence is depicted in Billy's journey.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is not scary or frightening for young readers.
Occult or magical elements are absent from the narrative.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this book.
The story promotes a positive and achievable dream.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBilly shows courage in pursuing his ambitious flying dream.
Faith is not a central theme, but perseverance is valued.
Familial love and encouragement are present for Billy.
The story emphasizes effort and determination over grace.
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