Firestarter (Dark Diaries)
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2000
A young girl named Charlie develops pyrokinetic abilities after a government experiment, making her a target.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this story.
Charlie uses her powers, causing destruction and facing violence.
Mild profanity may be present in dialogue.
No blasphemous language or themes are included.
Substance abuse is not a theme in the story.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The pursuit and danger can be intense.
The story focuses on powers, not occultism.
LGBTQ+ themes are not featured in the book.
The government pursuit presents a potentially negative authority.
God and Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharlie demonstrates immense courage in survival.
Christian faith is not a central theme.
Familial love and protection are motivators.
Themes of grace and repentance are not explored.
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