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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

Among the Dolls

by William Sleator

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1975

A group of teenagers is trapped in a house where their dolls come to life and turn against them.

Concern Level

80/ 100

Extreme

Virtue Level

11/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this horror story.

Violence / Gore60

The dolls are violent and pose a deadly threat to the teens.

Profanity / Language20

Some mild profanity may be present due to the stressful situation.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the narrative.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted in the story.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

The intense fear and danger could be triggering for some.

Scary / Disturbing90

The premise of living, murderous dolls is inherently terrifying.

Occult & Witchcraft60

The dolls' animation and malevolence suggest supernatural or occult forces.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on survival horror and psychological tension.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice50

The teenagers must find courage to survive the attacks.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith elements are absent from the narrative.

Love & Friendship10

The primary motivation is survival against a hostile force.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace and repentance are not central to the plot.

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