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Teens · Ages 13–17

My Enemy, My Brother

by James D. Forman

Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1969

Two boys, one Jewish and one Arab, form a friendship in the Middle East despite their families' animosity.

Concern Level

15/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

31/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore20

Some scenes depict the harsh realities of conflict and violence.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes are included.

Substance Use0

Substance abuse is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story does not contain scary or horror elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the narrative.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this book.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The conflict between cultures and religions is explored.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively in this story.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

Amir shows courage by befriending Yitzhak despite societal pressure.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a central theme in this narrative.

Love & Friendship80

Amir and Yitzhak's friendship exemplifies self-giving love.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

The story shows the difficulty of overcoming prejudice and hate.

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