Playing With Fire
by Sally Prue
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2005
A teenage girl discovers she has a dangerous magical ability and must learn to control it.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSome romantic tension and kissing are present.
There is significant conflict and some violence.
Mild to moderate profanity is used by characters.
Some mild blasphemous language may appear.
Substance use is not a focus of the story.
No depiction of suicide or self-harm occurs.
Some scenes are suspenseful and potentially frightening.
Magic and supernatural abilities are central to the plot.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this book.
A non-Christian worldview with magic is promoted.
Christians and God are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist displays courage in facing her powers.
Christian faith is absent; magic is the focus.
Romantic and platonic love are explored.
Themes of control and responsibility are present.
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