Rickety Hall
by Penny Dolan
Age rating: Ages 10–13 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2000
A young girl named Lily moves into a creaky old house and discovers its secrets and the ghosts within.
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.
Mild peril occurs when Lily explores the dark, old house.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous content is included.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The old house and its ghostly inhabitants create a spooky atmosphere.
The story focuses on ghosts, not occult practices.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceLily shows courage exploring the unknown house.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Lily shows kindness to the ghosts.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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