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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

Howl-A-Ween

by Todd Strasser

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1995

A group of teenagers encounter a terrifying supernatural entity during a Halloween night.

Concern Level

78/ 100

Extreme

Virtue Level

9/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore40

There are descriptions of frightening events and potential harm to characters.

Profanity / Language20

Some mild profanity may be present due to character reactions.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes are present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in the narrative.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are featured.

Scary / Disturbing90

The story is designed to be very scary with a malevolent entity.

Occult & Witchcraft70

The central conflict involves a supernatural entity and its influence.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on a supernatural horror scenario.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Characters show some bravery in trying to survive the ordeal.

Faith & Hope0

Faith is not a theme in this horror story.

Love & Friendship20

The story focuses on survival rather than interpersonal love.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.

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