Bump in the night
by Ruth Morgan
Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2001
A mysterious bump in the night causes a young protagonist to investigate strange occurrences in their home.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere is no sexual content in this book.
Mild peril is present as the protagonist investigates.
No profanity is used in the story.
Blasphemous language is absent from the text.
Substance use is not a theme in this story.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The 'bump in the night' creates mild suspense and a touch of scariness.
There are hints of unexplained phenomena, not explicit occultism.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
God and Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows bravery in facing the unknown.
Faith is not a central theme in this narrative.
Family concern is a subtle underlying theme.
Grace and mercy are not explicitly explored.
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