The ghost children
by Eve Bunting
Age rating: Ages 12–14 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1989
Two children, a brother and sister, encounter the ghosts of children from a past tragedy.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
The story deals with the aftermath of a past tragedy.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance use is featured in the narrative.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The presence of ghosts and the somber tone can be unsettling.
The story features ghosts and a connection to the spirit world.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The book explores themes of loss and remembrance without explicit worldview promotion.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe children show empathy towards the ghost children.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
The story explores themes of connection and understanding across time.
The narrative touches on themes of remembrance and empathy.
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