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Teens · Ages 14–16

Mary McScary

by Robert Lawrence Stine

Age rating: Ages 14–16 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2017

A group of friends goes to a haunted house attraction, but the scares become all too real.

Concern Level

77/ 100

Extreme

Virtue Level

2/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

Sexual content is absent from this book.

Violence / Gore60

The story features frightening encounters and implied danger to the characters.

Profanity / Language10

Mild exclamations may be present.

Blasphemy0

Blasphemy is not included in the narrative.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

Suicide or self-harm is not depicted.

Scary / Disturbing90

This book is designed to be scary with haunted house elements.

Occult & Witchcraft40

Supernatural elements and ghostly presences are central to the plot.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are absent from the story.

Worldview & Spirituality0

A non-Christian worldview is not promoted.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

Characters show some bravery in facing fear.

Faith & Hope0

True Christian faith is absent from the story.

Love & Friendship0

Love is not a central theme.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Grace, mercy, and repentance are not themes.

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