Smoke
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1967
A young boy named Smoke navigates life in a rough urban environment.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentImplied or discussed sexual situations may be present.
Violence, including fights and threats, is depicted.
Profanity is present and used by characters.
Mild blasphemy may occur in dialogue.
Substance use is depicted or discussed.
Themes of despair or hopelessness may be present.
The gritty urban setting can be unsettling.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present in this book.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
The worldview is often bleak and focuses on survival.
God or religious figures may be absent or questioned.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show resilience in difficult circumstances.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Some instances of loyalty and protection are shown.
No themes of grace or repentance are central.
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