Doorway to Darkness (Shade Books)
by John Banks
Age rating: Ages 15+ · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2007
A group of teenagers investigates a series of mysterious and frightening events in a haunted house.
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentMild romantic undertones may be present.
The story contains frightening encounters and suspenseful moments.
Some mild profanity may be present.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance abuse is a theme in the book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The haunted house setting creates significant fear and suspense.
The story involves supernatural phenomena and ghostly activity.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story explores fear and the unknown.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe teenagers show bravery in facing the unknown.
No religious themes are present in the story.
Friendship is a factor, but overshadowed by fear.
The story is about confronting fear, not repentance.
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