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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

Ashes, ashes

by Etienne Delessert

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1990

In a post-apocalyptic world, a young boy named Ash survives and searches for others after a devastating event.

Concern Level

55/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

19/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Hints of attraction and a kiss occur between Ash and another survivor.

Violence / Gore60

The world is filled with danger, mutated creatures, and violent encounters.

Profanity / Language20

Some mild profanity is present in dialogue.

Blasphemy10

The word 'god' is used in exclamations, not in a blasphemous context.

Substance Use10

Characters discuss the possibility of suicide to escape suffering.

Suicide & Self-Harm20

The concept of suicide is discussed as an escape from pain.

Scary / Disturbing50

The post-apocalyptic setting and mutated creatures create a scary atmosphere.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.

Worldview & Spirituality40

The worldview is bleak and survival-focused, with little overt spirituality.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayal of God or Christians is present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

Ash displays immense courage in surviving and protecting others.

Faith & Hope0

No specific Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship30

The protagonist develops a protective love for other survivors.

Forgiveness & Redemption5

Little emphasis on grace or repentance in this harsh world.

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