Esteban and the ghost
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1983
Esteban moves to a new town and befriends a ghost who helps him navigate his new life and solve a local mystery.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Mild peril and suspense are present due to the mystery.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance use is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.
The ghost may be slightly unsettling for some younger readers.
The story features a friendly ghost and supernatural elements.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.
The story focuses on friendship and solving a mystery.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceEsteban shows courage in adapting to his new surroundings.
Faith is not a theme in this book.
Friendship between Esteban and the ghost is central.
Themes of acceptance and finding belonging are present.
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