Footsteps on the stairs
by C. S. Adler
Age rating: Ages 14–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1982
A young protagonist experiences unsettling events and mysterious sounds within their home.
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 narrative.
Mildly frightening situations create tension, but no direct violence.
No profanity is used by the characters in the book.
The text does not contain any blasphemous language.
Substance abuse is not a theme in this story.
The book does not address suicide or self-harm.
The story features unsettling noises and a spooky atmosphere in the house.
There are hints of supernatural or unexplained phenomena.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are included.
The narrative focuses on mystery and suspense, not a specific worldview.
There are no negative portrayals of God or Christians.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows some bravery in investigating the strange occurrences.
Christian faith is not a significant element in the plot.
Family concern is present, but not a central theme of love.
Themes of grace or repentance are absent from the story.
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