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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Born to fly

by Robert Sidney Bowen

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1971

A young man pursues his dream of becoming a pilot during a time of conflict.

Concern Level

23/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

14/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the narrative.

Violence / Gore30

The story includes descriptions of aerial combat and danger.

Profanity / Language5

Mild language may be present due to the military context.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is used.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not depicted in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

The book does not feature suicide or self-harm.

Scary / Disturbing10

The aerial combat scenes can be intense.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The narrative focuses on personal ambition and duty.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

God and Christians are not portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

The protagonist demonstrates significant courage in pursuing flight.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a central theme in this book.

Love & Friendship10

Loyalty to his fellow pilots is shown.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are absent.

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