Burning Up
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1999
A teenage girl's life is upended when her family takes in a troubled boy who is on the run.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSome kissing and discussion of attraction occurs between teens.
The boy character has a history of violence and anger issues.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the text.
The boy character hints at past substance abuse.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
No scary or horror elements are present.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story explores difficult family dynamics and societal issues.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceProtagonist shows courage in facing difficult situations.
Faith is not a central theme or explicitly mentioned.
Characters show growing care and concern for each other.
Themes of forgiveness and second chances are present.
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