Home Before Dark
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1976
A teenage girl named Sarah moves to her grandmother's old house in the country and uncovers family secrets and a haunting past.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentMild romantic interest and a kiss occur.
Some tense moments and implied past conflict exist.
Mild profanity may be present.
No blasphemous language is present in the story.
No substance abuse is depicted in the book.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story has a suspenseful and somewhat eerie atmosphere.
No occult or witchcraft elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story focuses on family history and personal growth.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSarah shows courage in facing difficult truths.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Sarah develops understanding and empathy for her family.
Themes of forgiveness and understanding emerge.
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