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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Hanging by a thread

by Sophie Littlefield

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2012

A teenage girl discovers she has a strange ability to see and interact with ghosts after a traumatic event.

Concern Level

62/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

11/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore30

Characters face threats and dangerous situations.

Profanity / Language10

Mild language may be present.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in this book.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm20

The protagonist experiences trauma and fear.

Scary / Disturbing70

The story contains unsettling encounters with spirits.

Occult & Witchcraft60

Ghosts and the afterlife are central themes.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality30

The nature of spirits and the afterlife is explored.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayal of God or Christians.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

The protagonist must confront her fears and the unknown.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship20

Relationships and support systems are important.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace or repentance are central.

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