The ghost cadet
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1991
A young boy named Billy finds himself haunted by the ghost of a Civil War cadet, leading him to uncover a historical mystery.
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 book.
Mild peril related to the mystery and ghostly encounters.
Profanity is absent from the text.
No blasphemy is present in the narrative.
Substance use is not depicted in the story.
The story does not include suicide or self-harm.
The presence of a ghost and mysterious events create a spooky atmosphere.
The story features a ghost, which may touch on supernatural elements.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
There are no negative portrayals of God or Christians.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBilly shows bravery in confronting the ghost and solving the mystery.
Christian faith is not a central element of the story.
A sense of connection develops between Billy and the ghost.
Grace, mercy, or repentance are not central themes.
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