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Young Adults · Ages 16+

Burned

by Ellen Hopkins

Age rating: Ages 16+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2006

A teenage girl named Maya struggles with her parents' divorce, her own identity, and the pressures of high school.

Concern Level

77/ 100

Extreme

Virtue Level

5/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content60

Explicit sexual content and discussions are present.

Violence / Gore30

Instances of emotional and verbal abuse occur.

Profanity / Language70

Frequent and strong profanity is used by characters.

Blasphemy20

Some blasphemous language is present.

Substance Use70

Substance abuse and addiction are central themes.

Suicide & Self-Harm80

Suicidal ideation and self-harm are depicted graphically.

Scary / Disturbing20

The emotional intensity can be disturbing.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or magical elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes10

Some characters may explore their sexuality.

Worldview & Spirituality30

The story presents a secular, often bleak, worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal10

There are some negative portrayals of parental figures.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

Maya shows some resilience in difficult circumstances.

Faith & Hope0

The story does not focus on Christian faith.

Love & Friendship10

Strained family relationships are a focus.

Forgiveness & Redemption5

The narrative offers little emphasis on grace or repentance.

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