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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Maikäfer, flieg

by Christine Nöstlinger

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1973

A young boy named Willie experiences the hardships of Vienna during World War II.

Concern Level

47/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

17/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore60

The war setting implies violence and its effects.

Profanity / Language20

Some mild profanity may be present due to the setting.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is featured.

Substance Use10

The grim realities of war might touch on despair.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

The war context could imply themes of loss.

Scary / Disturbing20

The war environment can be unsettling and tense.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult themes are absent from this narrative.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this story.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The focus is on human resilience in difficult times.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice50

Willie demonstrates resilience and courage in survival.

Faith & Hope0

No specific Christian faith elements are central.

Love & Friendship30

Family bonds and survival instincts are key.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Themes of survival and perseverance are present.

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