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Teens · Ages 13–15

The Kites Are Flying

by Michael Morpurgo

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2009

During a conflict, a group of children in a village fly kites to signal for help.

Concern Level

38/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

18/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the book.

Violence / Gore50

The book depicts the realities of war and its impact.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

Blasphemous language is absent from the text.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted.

Scary / Disturbing30

The war setting creates some tension and fear.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or magical elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story highlights human resilience and hope.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice100

The children show immense courage and bravery.

Faith & Hope0

Faith is not a central theme in this narrative.

Love & Friendship0

Community solidarity and care for one another are shown.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of hope and perseverance in difficult times are explored.

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