Gus was a gorgeous ghost
by Jane Thayer
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1978
A friendly ghost named Gus interacts with people, likely leading to humorous or heartwarming situations.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
No violence is depicted in the narrative.
Profanity is absent from the text.
No blasphemous content is included.
Suicide or self-harm themes are not present.
No mention of suicide or self-harm occurs.
Gus is a friendly ghost, not scary.
Occult or witchcraft elements are absent.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The book does not promote non-Christian worldviews.
God and Christians are not depicted negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceNo instances of sacrificial courage are present.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Gus's interactions suggest a capacity for connection.
No themes of grace or repentance are present.
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