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Teens · Ages 12–16

The boy who could fly

by Laura Ruby

Age rating: Ages 12–16 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2007

A young boy named Michael discovers he can fly and uses his ability to help others and escape his difficult home life.

Concern Level

8/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

15/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the book.

Violence / Gore10

Mild peril exists, but no graphic violence is depicted.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is a theme in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing10

Some scenes may evoke mild unease due to the boy's situation.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or magical elements are absent from the narrative.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes or characters are not present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The book does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

God or Christians are not portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Michael displays courage using his gift to help others.

Faith & Hope0

Explicit Christian faith is not a focus of the story.

Love & Friendship30

Michael's desire to protect and help others shows love.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Forgiveness is implied in Michael's interactions with his family.

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