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Young Adults · Ages 15+

Hell Phone

by William Sleator

Age rating: Ages 15+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2006

A teenage boy receives a mysterious phone that allows him to communicate with the dead, leading to terrifying consequences.

Concern Level

75/ 100

Extreme

Virtue Level

5/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content20

Some suggestive dialogue and romantic tension are present.

Violence / Gore60

Graphic violence and disturbing imagery are depicted.

Profanity / Language40

Frequent and strong profanity is used by characters.

Blasphemy30

Blasphemous language and disrespect for religious concepts occur.

Substance Use10

Mild substance use might be implied or present.

Suicide & Self-Harm20

Themes of despair and potentially self-destructive actions are present.

Scary / Disturbing80

This book contains intense horror and frightening scenes.

Occult & Witchcraft70

The plot heavily involves communication with spirits and the supernatural.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this horror novel.

Worldview & Spirituality40

The worldview explores dark supernatural forces and human desperation.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Characters face extreme fear and danger with some resolve.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in this supernatural horror.

Love & Friendship10

Some romantic elements are present but overshadowed by horror.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace or repentance are absent from this dark story.

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