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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

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by Marianne Curley

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2014

A teenage girl discovers she has a hidden talent for communicating with the dead and must use it to solve a mystery and save her friends.

Concern Level

68/ 100

Extreme

Virtue Level

27/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content20

There are hints of romantic attraction between characters.

Violence / Gore40

Some characters face danger and mild physical altercations.

Profanity / Language10

Very mild, infrequent profanity may be present.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is used in the narrative.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme within the story.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No depictions of suicide or self-harm occur.

Scary / Disturbing50

The story involves ghosts and a suspenseful mystery, creating some scary moments.

Occult & Witchcraft80

The protagonist communicates with spirits and deals with paranormal phenomena.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality30

The story explores spiritualism and the afterlife outside a Christian context.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice50

The protagonist demonstrates bravery in confronting supernatural threats.

Faith & Hope10

Spiritual themes are present but not aligned with Christian doctrine.

Love & Friendship40

Strong bonds of friendship and loyalty are central to the plot.

Forgiveness & Redemption30

Characters learn to trust each other and face adversity.

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