Burning for Revenge
by John Marsden
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2000
A group of teenagers are kidnapped and must survive a brutal ordeal in a remote wilderness.
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the narrative.
Graphic violence and intense peril are central to the plot.
Some profanity is used by characters under duress.
No blasphemous content is included in the story.
No substance abuse is depicted in the narrative.
Characters experience extreme stress which could be interpreted as self-harm risk.
The intense situations and violence create a frightening atmosphere.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the plot.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The worldview is survival-focused with little explicit moral guidance.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters display immense courage and resilience in extreme circumstances.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Some camaraderie and protective instincts emerge among the group.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are explored.
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