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Teens · Ages 13–16

Gray shadow

by Arthur Hayes Shipley

Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1979

A young boy named Gray is drawn into a dangerous mystery involving a shadowy figure.

Concern Level

45/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

19/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore30

Gray faces threats and tense situations in his investigation.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used in the narrative.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the story.

Substance Use0

There is no substance abuse depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing60

The mystery and shadowy figure create a scary and suspenseful atmosphere.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the story.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice50

Gray shows bravery in pursuing the truth of the mystery.

Faith & Hope10

Faith is not a central theme; the focus is on solving the mystery.

Love & Friendship20

Loyalty to friends plays a role in Gray's actions.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Themes of grace and mercy are not explicitly explored.

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