Dark wing
by Carl West
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1979
A young boy named Mark is abducted by aliens and must find a way to escape their spaceship and return home.
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 the story.
Mark experiences physical restraint and fear of aliens.
No profanity is used by the characters.
Blasphemous language is absent.
Substance use is not a theme.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The alien abduction and confinement are scary.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The alien presence introduces a non-earthly perspective.
God and Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMark displays courage in his escape attempts.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Mark's desire to return to his family is a strong motivator.
Ingenuity and quick thinking are crucial for escape.
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