The fright before Christmas
by James Howe
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2006
A group of kids encounters spooky happenings and a mysterious ghost during a Christmas celebration.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance use is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The story contains mild spooky and suspenseful elements.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe children show some bravery facing the unknown.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
The characters care about each other.
Themes of grace and repentance are absent.
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