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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

Closed for the season

by Mary Downing Hahn

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2009

Two sisters spend a summer at their grandmother's isolated house, encountering unsettling events.

Concern Level

63/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

12/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore20

Mild peril and frightening situations occur.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.

Scary / Disturbing80

The story is filled with suspense and frightening elements.

Occult & Witchcraft40

The story has supernatural and unsettling elements.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality20

The story explores themes of fear and the unknown.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

The sisters show some courage in facing their fears.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a central theme.

Love & Friendship30

Sisterly love and protection are important.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No specific themes of grace or repentance are present.

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