Dogfight
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1998
This novel tells the story of a young man named David who is struggling with his identity and his place in the world. He faces bullying and difficult choices as he grows up.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere are some references to teenage relationships and crushes.
Bullying and physical confrontations are depicted in the story.
Characters use moderate profanity throughout the narrative.
No blasphemous content is present in the book.
No substance abuse is depicted in the narrative.
Themes of emotional distress and feeling overwhelmed are present.
The story is realistic and does not contain scary elements.
No occult or supernatural themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The worldview is secular, focusing on personal struggles.
No negative portrayals of Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceDavid shows courage in standing up for himself and others.
The story does not feature Christian faith or practices.
Friendship is a developing theme for the protagonist.
Some instances of support and understanding are shown.
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