Giving Up the Ghost
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2007
A teenage girl grapples with grief and a potential haunting after her brother's death.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
A past car accident that caused a death is discussed.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes are present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
The story centers on the aftermath of a character's death.
The protagonist experiences unsettling events she believes are ghostly.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows courage facing her grief and fears.
Faith is mentioned in the context of coping with loss.
The story explores familial love and the pain of its absence.
The narrative touches on finding peace and moving forward.
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