The Appleby ghosts
by Anne Salter
Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2004
The Appleby Ghosts is a middle-grade mystery novel where siblings investigate strange occurrences and a family secret in their new home.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
No violence is depicted in this book.
No profanity is present in this book.
No blasphemy is present in this book.
No substance use is depicted in this book.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted in this book.
The ghostly occurrences create mild suspense and spookiness.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present in this book.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
No non-Christian worldview promotion is present in this book.
No negative portrayal of God or Christians is present in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSiblings show courage in facing the unknown.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present in this book.
Family bonds and sibling loyalty are important themes.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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