The bumblebee flies anyway
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1983
A group of teenagers are confined to a hospital ward after a mysterious accident, grappling with their physical and emotional wounds.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentImplied sexual encounters and discussions occur between characters.
References to past violence and physical injuries are present.
Profanity is used by characters in dialogue.
No blasphemous content is included.
Discussions of suicide and death are present.
Themes of self-harm and emotional distress are explored.
The atmosphere can be unsettling due to the characters' trauma.
No occult themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The narrative explores existential questions without a clear religious framework.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters display resilience in facing their circumstances.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Friendships and tentative romantic feelings develop.
Characters begin to process their pain and seek understanding.
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