Burn (A Stray Book)
by Monica Hesse
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2014
A teenage girl navigates the complexities of her first love, family issues, and a challenging school environment.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentKissing and discussions of romantic relationships are present.
Emotional conflict and arguments occur between characters.
Some mild profanity is used by characters.
Blasphemy is absent.
Substance use is absent.
Suicide or self-harm is absent.
Scary elements are absent.
Occult themes are absent.
LGBTQ+ themes are absent.
The story focuses on secular teenage experiences.
Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows resilience in difficult situations.
True Christian faith is absent.
Romantic love and familial affection are explored.
Moments of understanding and reconciliation occur.
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