Peculiars
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2014
In 1920s New York, a young woman named Eleanor discovers she has a mysterious ability to communicate with the dead and becomes entangled with a secret society.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentMild romantic tension exists between Eleanor and a mysterious man.
There are descriptions of past violence and a murder investigation.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemous content is included in the story.
No substance abuse is depicted in the narrative.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The atmosphere is often eerie, with ghostly encounters and unsettling events.
The story involves communication with spirits and a secret society with unusual practices.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in the book.
The narrative explores spiritualism and the afterlife, which may differ from some Christian beliefs.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceEleanor shows courage in facing the unknown and her own abilities.
Faith is not a central theme, but characters grapple with the unknown.
Eleanor shows care for others, particularly those she is trying to help.
Themes of understanding and acceptance are present, but not explicit grace.
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