Fries (Takeaway)
by Ken Catran
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2002
A young boy named Fries experiences life in a foster home and grapples with his past.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSome mild romantic tension exists between Fries and a girl named Sarah.
Fries witnesses some physical altercations and experiences emotional abuse.
Minimal, very mild language is present.
Blasphemy is absent.
Substance use is absent.
Fries struggles with feelings of worthlessness and thoughts of self-harm.
Scary elements are absent.
Occult themes are absent.
LGBTQ+ themes are absent.
The foster care system is portrayed with some challenges.
Adults are sometimes depicted as uncaring or ineffective.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceFries shows courage in facing his difficult circumstances.
Christian faith elements are absent.
Fries seeks connection and belonging with others.
Moments of kindness and support offer glimmers of hope.
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