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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Shadowhouse fall

by Daniel José Older

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2017

In a haunted house, a group of teens must confront ghosts and solve mysteries to save their city.

Concern Level

62/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

12/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore30

Some frightening encounters and peril occur with ghosts.

Profanity / Language20

Mild profanity may be present in dialogue.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.

Scary / Disturbing70

The story features significant scary elements and ghosts.

Occult & Witchcraft60

The story involves ghosts and supernatural phenomena.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The focus is on supernatural elements and urban setting.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice50

The teens show courage facing supernatural threats.

Faith & Hope0

Faith is not a central theme in this supernatural story.

Love & Friendship20

Friendship and loyalty are present among the teens.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace and repentance are absent.

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