Scare Bear (Haynes, Betsy//Bone Chillers)
by Betsy Haynes
Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1997
A group of friends encounters a haunted scarecrow that comes to life and causes trouble.
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 this book.
Mild peril and chase scenes involving the scarecrow.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemous content is found in this book.
No substance use is depicted.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The scarecrow is intended to be frightening and causes scares.
The scarecrow's animation has supernatural elements.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
No non-Christian worldview is promoted.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe friends show some bravery in confronting the scarecrow.
No Christian faith elements are present.
Friendship and teamwork are important to solving the problem.
Themes of grace or mercy are not present.
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