Old Neb and the ghost ship
by Lois Swoboda
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2015
This adventure story follows a group of children who encounter a mysterious ghost ship and its spectral crew.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThe story is appropriate for young readers and contains no sexual content.
Mild peril and suspense are present due to the ghost ship.
No profanity is used by the characters.
The story involves ghosts but not blasphemous themes.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The narrative does not explore themes of self-harm.
The ghost ship and its crew create a spooky atmosphere.
The central element of the story is a ghost ship and its crew.
The characters are presented in a traditional adventure context.
The worldview includes supernatural elements but is not explicitly religious.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe children show bravery in facing the unknown.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Friendship and teamwork are shown among the children.
Focus is on adventure and overcoming fear.
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