The ghost and Mrs. Hobbs
Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2001
A young girl named Mrs. Hobbs moves into a new house and discovers it is haunted by a friendly ghost. She forms an unlikely friendship with the spectral resident.
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 themes of suicide or self-harm are explored.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are explored.
The presence of a ghost creates mild suspense and spookiness.
The story features a friendly ghost and supernatural occurrences.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story focuses on a supernatural element without a specific worldview.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMrs. Hobbs shows bravery in interacting with the ghost.
No Christian faith elements are present in the story.
An unusual but genuine friendship develops between Mrs. Hobbs and the ghost.
Themes of grace and mercy are not central to the narrative.
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