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Young Adults · Ages 16+

Ghost medicine

by Andrew Smith

Age rating: Ages 16+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2008

A teenage boy named Finn discovers he can communicate with the dead through a special medicine.

Concern Level

45/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

7/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content15

There are some romantic elements and kissing scenes.

Violence / Gore40

The book contains descriptions of death and some unsettling imagery.

Profanity / Language10

Mild profanity may be present.

Blasphemy5

Some spiritual or supernatural elements might be interpreted as blasphemous.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

Themes of death and loss are prominent.

Scary / Disturbing30

The book has suspenseful and potentially scary moments.

Occult & Witchcraft50

The core premise involves a supernatural medicine and spirits.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.

Worldview & Spirituality20

The book explores spiritual and supernatural themes outside a Christian framework.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayal of God or Christians is present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Finn shows bravery in confronting the unknown.

Faith & Hope0

No true Christian faith elements are present in this book.

Love & Friendship10

Finn's relationships with friends and family are explored.

Forgiveness & Redemption5

Themes of facing fears and understanding mortality are present.

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