Horrors, horrors, horrors
by Helen Hoke
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1978
A collection of spooky and unsettling short stories designed to frighten young readers.
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in these tales.
Some stories contain descriptions of frightening events or creatures.
Profanity is absent from the stories.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
Substance use is not a theme in these stories.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The primary purpose of these stories is to scare readers.
Some stories may involve supernatural or eerie elements.
No LGBTQ+ characters or themes are featured.
The stories do not promote a specific worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCourage is not a central theme in these stories.
Christian faith elements are absent from these tales.
Self-giving love is not explored in these stories.
Grace, mercy, or repentance are not themes here.
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