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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Rest in Peace

by Kathryn Reiss

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1997

A teenage girl, Sarah, returns to her childhood home and is haunted by the ghost of her deceased twin sister, Emily.

Concern Level

32/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

5/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore10

There are some frightening scenes involving the ghost's actions.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the narrative.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm20

The story deals with the death of a twin sister and grief.

Scary / Disturbing40

The ghost of Emily is a recurring source of fear and suspense.

Occult & Witchcraft0

The story focuses on ghosts, not occult practices.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote non-Christian worldviews.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

Sarah shows courage in facing her sister's ghost.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in this book.

Love & Friendship20

Sarah's love for her deceased sister is a central theme.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are absent.

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