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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Haunted

by Meg Cabot

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2003

A teenage girl, Marta, moves into a new house and discovers it is haunted by a ghost.

Concern Level

62/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

7/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content30

Some mild romantic tension and kissing occur between characters.

Violence / Gore10

The ghost's actions can be startling and create fear.

Profanity / Language20

Some mild profanity may be present.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is included in the story.

Substance Use0

Substance abuse is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted.

Scary / Disturbing60

The haunted house and ghost encounters are designed to be scary.

Occult & Witchcraft70

The central plot revolves around a ghost and paranormal activity.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

God and Christians are not portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Marta shows some bravery in facing the ghost.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith elements are absent from the narrative.

Love & Friendship20

Some budding romantic interest is shown.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace and repentance are not explored.

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