Is Anybody There?
by Eve Bunting
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1988
A young boy tries to communicate with his deceased father, believing he is still present.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
No violence is depicted.
No profanity is used.
No blasphemous content is present.
No substance use is mentioned.
The protagonist grapples with the idea of death and loss.
The boy's belief in a ghost can be unsettling.
The possibility of a spirit presence is explored.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story explores spiritualism and the afterlife.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe boy shows courage in facing his grief.
No Christian faith elements are present.
The boy's love for his father is evident.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.
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