Playing with fire
by Alan Gibbons
Age rating: Ages 14–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2003
A young boy named Billy faces bullying and difficult circumstances, finding his voice and strength through a challenging situation.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the narrative.
Bullying and some physical altercations are depicted.
Some mild profanity may be present in dialogue.
No blasphemous content is included in the book.
Substance use is not a theme in this story.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The book is not scary or frightening.
No occult or supernatural elements are present.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in the book.
The worldview is generally neutral and focused on social dynamics.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBilly shows significant courage in confronting bullies.
Christian faith is not a focus of the story.
Friendship and support from others are important.
Themes of standing up for oneself are present.
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