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Teens · Ages 12–14

Fire on the hillside

by Melinda Rice

Age rating: Ages 12–14 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2001

A young girl witnesses a fire on a hillside and becomes involved in the aftermath.

Concern Level

16/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

9/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore20

The fire itself and its destruction are depicted.

Profanity / Language0

Profanity is absent from the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is used.

Substance Use0

Substance abuse is not depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.

Scary / Disturbing15

The fire and its consequences might be mildly unsettling.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are featured.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview is grounded in realism and community.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

The protagonist shows bravery in dealing with the fire's impact.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a central element of the story.

Love & Friendship20

Community support and empathy are shown.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace and repentance are absent.

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