Strangers in the house
by Joan Lingard
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1981
Two teenagers, a boy and a girl, find themselves stranded in a remote house during a storm.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere are hints of romantic attraction between the characters.
There are moments of tension and potential danger in the house.
Mild profanity may be present in dialogue.
No blasphemous language is present in the story.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.
The isolated setting and unknown circumstances create suspense.
No occult or magical elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe characters must rely on their wits to survive.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
The characters develop a cautious reliance on each other.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are explored.
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