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Great Texas scare, The cover
Children · Ages 10–12

Great Texas scare, The

by Martha Tannery Jones

Age rating: Ages 10–12 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1988

A young girl named Sarah experiences a frightening event in Texas, involving a mysterious noise and a sense of danger.

Concern Level

28/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

4/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this story.

Violence / Gore10

Mild peril and a sense of threat are present.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used in the text.

Blasphemy0

This book contains no blasphemy.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing40

The story has mild suspense and a scary atmosphere.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult elements are featured.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Sarah shows some bravery in facing her fear.

Faith & Hope0

No Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship0

No self-giving love is a central theme.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace or repentance are explored.

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