A Pair of Ghostly Hands and Other Stories
by Diane Mowat
Age rating: Ages 9–13 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2002
This is a collection of short, spooky stories designed to entertain and slightly frighten young readers.
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 these stories.
Some stories may contain mild peril or implied danger.
No profanity is used in the narratives.
Blasphemy is not a theme in these tales.
Substance use is not depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is mentioned.
The stories are intended to be scary and suspenseful.
Several stories involve ghosts and other supernatural elements.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The stories explore supernatural phenomena.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters sometimes show bravery in confronting spooky situations.
Christian faith is not a focus of these stories.
Some stories show characters caring for each other.
The stories are primarily for entertainment and thrills.
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