
Five days of the ghost
Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1989
A young boy named Billy encounters a ghost during a five-day period, leading to a spooky and mysterious adventure.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThe story contains no sexual content.
Mild peril and suspense are present, but no graphic violence.
Profanity is absent from the characters' dialogue.
No blasphemous language is used in the book.
Substance use is not a theme in this story.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The ghost and spooky atmosphere create genuine scares for readers.
The central element of the story is a ghost and supernatural events.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The focus is on a supernatural mystery.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBilly shows some bravery in facing the ghost.
Christian faith elements are not present in this story.
The story is primarily focused on fear and mystery.
Themes of grace and repentance are absent from the plot.
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