The Big Burn
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2002
During the Great Fire of 1910 in the Northwest, a young girl named Sarah struggles to survive and find her family.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the book.
The book depicts the intense and destructive nature of the Great Fire.
No profanity is used in the story.
No blasphemy is present in the book.
No substance abuse is depicted.
The fear and desperation of the situation are palpable.
The descriptions of the fire can be intense and frightening.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.
The book does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSarah demonstrates immense courage and resilience in the face of disaster.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present in the book.
The search for family highlights themes of love and connection.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.
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