Shadowland (The Mediator, Book 1)
by Meg Cabot
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2004
Suze Simon, a ghost mediator, can see and talk to the dead, which complicates her new life in New York and her budding romance with Jesse.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentMild romantic tension and kissing occur between Suze and Jesse.
There are some instances of peril and mild physical altercations.
No profanity is present in this book.
No blasphemy is present in this story.
No substance use is depicted in the book.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The presence of ghosts and some suspense can be mildly scary.
The main character interacts with ghosts, which is supernatural.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
The existence of ghosts and spirits is presented as real.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSuze shows courage facing ghosts and difficult situations.
This book does not feature Christian faith elements.
Suze and Jesse develop romantic feelings for each other.
No themes of grace or repentance are present.
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