Flames
by Dick Cate
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1990
A young woman named Flames navigates a difficult life in a rough neighborhood, facing challenges and seeking a better future.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSome implied sexual situations and discussions occur between characters.
Violence includes fights and threats, reflecting the harsh urban setting.
Profanity is present, including common curse words and stronger expletives.
Blasphemy is absent from the narrative.
Substance use is mentioned as part of the environment.
Suicide or self-harm is not a theme in this book.
Scary or horror elements are not present.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present.
The worldview is primarily secular, focusing on personal resilience.
Christians are not explicitly portrayed, either positively or negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceFlames shows courage in facing her difficult circumstances.
True Christian faith is not a central element in the story.
Some instances of loyalty and care are shown between characters.
Grace, mercy, or repentance are not prominent themes.
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