Crazy criss-cross
by Michael Dahl
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2003
A group of kids gets caught in a series of strange and unsettling events.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Some frightening situations and implied threats occur.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous content is included.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The book is designed to be scary with unsettling events and creatures.
The unsettling events may hint at supernatural or unexplained forces.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The focus on unexplained phenomena may lean away from a Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe children show some bravery in trying to understand the events.
Christian faith is not a focus of this story.
Friendship and sticking together are important for the characters.
Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are not prominent.
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