Spook summer
by Mary Hooper
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2001
During a summer holiday, a group of teenagers encounters strange and unsettling events in a seaside town.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSome romantic subplots and mild kissing occur.
There are moments of suspense and mild peril.
Some mild profanity may be present in dialogue.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance abuse is a theme in the book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story builds suspense and has unsettling, spooky elements.
Supernatural occurrences and unexplained phenomena are central.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
The worldview is focused on mystery and the unknown.
No negative portrayals of Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters face their fears and investigate mysteries.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Friendship and loyalty are tested and shown.
No themes of grace or repentance are explored.
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