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Children · Ages 10–14

The galloping ghost

by Hilda Offen

Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2008

A young girl named Lucy encounters a friendly ghost who helps her solve a mystery in her old house.

Concern Level

7/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

4/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the narrative.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes appear.

Substance Use0

No discussion or depiction of substance abuse occurs.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing10

The ghost is friendly, not scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the book.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The narrative does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians and God are not portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice15

Lucy shows curiosity and determination.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship10

A bond forms between Lucy and the ghost.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace or repentance are central.

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