Hector's haunted house
by Susan Korman
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1997
Hector and his friends explore a supposedly haunted house, encountering strange noises and spooky occurrences that test their bravery.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere is no sexual content in the book.
Mild peril and jump scares are present.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is portrayed.
The haunted house setting creates suspense and mild scares.
The story focuses on perceived hauntings, not actual witchcraft.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No Christians or God are portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceHector and his friends face their fears in the haunted house.
Faith is not a significant element in the narrative.
Friendship and loyalty are present among the characters.
The story does not focus on themes of grace or repentance.
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