The Boy Who Made Dragonfly
Age rating: Ages 10–13 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1972
A young Navajo boy encounters a mysterious entity that grants him the ability to create life from clay.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this story.
No violence is depicted in the narrative.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemy is present in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The magical elements might be slightly unsettling for some.
The story involves a magical creation, bordering on spiritual power.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.
The story draws from Navajo traditions, not Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe boy shows curiosity and wonder.
The story is rooted in indigenous beliefs, not Christian faith.
No themes of love are central to the story.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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