Midnight alarm
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1968
A young girl named Jenny faces a dangerous situation when she is trapped in a lighthouse during a storm, relying on her wits to survive.
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 the story.
The story involves a dangerous storm and potential peril.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are explored.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are explored.
The storm and isolation create suspenseful and potentially scary moments.
No occult or magical elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The narrative does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceJenny shows significant courage and resourcefulness in the crisis.
A brief mention of prayer might occur.
Jenny's desire for safety and reunion implies love.
Themes of grace and mercy are not explicitly explored.
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