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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Ghostscape

by Joe Layburn

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2008

A group of teenagers explores a haunted house, encountering supernatural phenomena and confronting their fears.

Concern Level

70/ 100

Extreme

Virtue Level

19/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the book.

Violence / Gore40

Some frightening encounters and mild physical threats occur.

Profanity / Language20

Mild profanity may be present among the teenagers.

Blasphemy10

Occasional exclamations might be interpreted as mild blasphemy.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

Themes of fear and psychological distress are present.

Scary / Disturbing80

The book is intentionally scary with ghostly apparitions.

Occult & Witchcraft60

The story heavily features ghosts and supernatural elements.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.

Worldview & Spirituality20

The narrative explores fear and the unknown.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice50

The characters must find courage to face the haunting.

Faith & Hope10

Friendship and mutual support are present.

Love & Friendship20

Friendship bonds are tested by the scary events.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

The story focuses on overcoming fear.

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