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Teens · Ages 13–17

Skeleton Creek Is Real

by Patrick Carman

Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2014

Two siblings, Sarah and Dan, discover a mysterious old journal and a series of disturbing photographs that hint at a dark secret in their town. They investigate the unsettling events, uncovering a chilling mystery.

Concern Level

58/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

14/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the book.

Violence / Gore30

Some violence is implied and described through the mystery's events.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters in the story.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

Themes of suicide or self-harm are not present.

Scary / Disturbing70

The story contains genuinely scary and suspenseful moments.

Occult & Witchcraft40

The mystery involves unsettling and potentially supernatural elements.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The focus is on solving a mystery and uncovering secrets.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice50

Sarah and Dan show bravery in investigating dangerous secrets.

Faith & Hope0

Faith is not a significant theme in this mystery.

Love & Friendship30

Sibling loyalty and protection are evident between Sarah and Dan.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

The narrative focuses on suspense and mystery resolution.

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