Shimmer
by Alyson Noël
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2011
Cassie discovers she has the ability to see and interact with ghosts, leading her on a journey to solve mysteries and help spirits find peace.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere are romantic elements and kissing between characters.
Some suspenseful moments and mild peril exist.
Mild profanity may appear sparingly.
No blasphemous language is present in the narrative.
No substance use is depicted in the story.
Themes of suicide or self-harm are absent.
The presence of ghosts and some eerie situations can be scary.
The core premise involves ghosts and interacting with the spirit world.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
The worldview includes a belief in ghosts and the afterlife.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCassie shows bravery in confronting the unknown and helping others.
No elements of Christian faith are present.
Cassie shows compassion for the spirits she encounters.
The story focuses on solving mysteries and finding closure.
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