Gallows Hill
by Lois Duncan
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1997
A group of teenagers discovers a hidden diary that leads them to uncover dark secrets about their town's history and a witch trial.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo explicit sexual content is present.
References to historical violence and threats occur.
Profanity is absent from the text.
No blasphemous language is used.
Substance abuse is not depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are portrayed.
The story contains suspenseful and eerie elements.
Witchcraft and historical accusations are central themes.
No LGBTQ+ themes are featured.
Historical beliefs about witchcraft are explored.
Christians and God are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show bravery in uncovering secrets.
Faith is not a central theme.
Friendship is a supporting element.
Grace and mercy are not explicit themes.
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