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Children · Ages 8–12

At the old haunted house

by Helen Ketteman

Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2014

Two siblings explore a supposedly haunted house on Halloween night, encountering strange occurrences.

Concern Level

40/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

3/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the narrative.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is present in the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is included in the story.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in the narrative.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing60

The story is designed to be spooky and suspenseful for young readers.

Occult & Witchcraft0

The story does not contain occult elements.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview is secular and focused on Halloween fun.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

Characters show bravery in facing their fears.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship10

Sibling interaction is a minor element.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.

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