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Children · Ages 8–12

Ghostyshocks and the Three Scares

by Laurence Anholt

Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2002

A young boy named Pip encounters three ghosts who try to scare him, but he finds them more amusing than frightening.

Concern Level

38/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

13/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the story.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is featured.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm themes are present.

Scary / Disturbing30

The presence of ghosts might be mildly scary for some.

Occult & Witchcraft50

Ghosts and spectral beings are central to the plot.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

Focuses on overcoming fear and finding humor.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice60

Pip shows bravery in facing the ghosts.

Faith & Hope0

Faith is not a central theme.

Love & Friendship10

Friendship is present, not self-giving love.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of repentance are absent.

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