The live-forever machine
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1990
A boy named Dave builds a machine that allows him to live forever, but faces unforeseen consequences.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the narrative.
Some mild peril and conflict occur in the story.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance abuse is a theme in the book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
Some unsettling concepts about immortality may arise.
Occult or magical themes are absent from the plot.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.
The book explores existential themes outside a Christian framework.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this story.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceDave shows courage in facing the implications of his invention.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Some familial bonds are tested by the machine.
The story prompts reflection on life's value and meaning.
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