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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

Sizzle

by Joan Axelrod-Contrada

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2013

A young girl named Sizzle discovers she has a unique ability to control fire, leading to both excitement and danger.

Concern Level

45/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

19/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore40

Fire-related dangers and conflicts are depicted.

Profanity / Language10

Mild language may be present in dialogue.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is portrayed.

Scary / Disturbing30

The uncontrolled fire and potential for harm create suspense.

Occult & Witchcraft50

The protagonist's fire control is a central magical element.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are included.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice50

Sizzle shows courage in learning to control her power.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship30

Loyalty to friends and family is a theme.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Learning to control one's abilities is a growth theme.

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