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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Firebug

by Lish McBride

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2014

A teenage girl discovers she can control fire and must learn to manage her powers while navigating family secrets and a dangerous organization.

Concern Level

50/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

9/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Some kissing and romantic tension between characters.

Violence / Gore40

Characters face physical altercations and threats of violence.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is present in the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is included.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing20

Some scenes may be mildly unsettling due to magical threats.

Occult & Witchcraft60

The protagonist has pyrokinesis, a form of elemental magic.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on fantasy elements, not a specific worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

The protagonist shows courage in facing dangerous situations.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship20

Some familial love and loyalty are shown.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.

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