Heap House
by Edward Carey
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2013
The Heap, a creature made of discarded things, lives in a house and interacts with its inhabitants.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the narrative.
There are unsettling and potentially frightening moments.
Mild language may be present.
No blasphemous language is used.
Substance use is not a theme.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.
The atmosphere is often eerie and unsettling.
The Heap's nature is mysterious and somewhat unnatural.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The story explores themes of belonging and identity.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show resilience in their unusual circumstances.
Christian faith is not a central element.
Unconventional forms of love and connection emerge.
Acceptance of the unusual is a theme.
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