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Children · Ages 8–12

Haunted castle on Hallows Eve

by Mary Pope Osborne

Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2003

Jack and Annie travel back in time to a haunted castle on Halloween, facing spooky challenges.

Concern Level

22/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

9/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present.

Violence / Gore10

Mild peril and spooky situations occur.

Profanity / Language0

Profanity is absent from the story.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is featured.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No depiction of suicide or self-harm.

Scary / Disturbing30

The haunted castle setting is mildly scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult themes are absent.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on adventure and history.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Jack and Annie show bravery facing fears.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme.

Love & Friendship20

Brother-sister bond and friendship are evident.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Learning about history and overcoming fear are key.

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