The ghost in Dobbs's diner
by R. W. Alley
Age rating: Ages 10–13 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1981
A young person encounters a ghost in a diner, leading to an unusual friendship.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
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 diner setting.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.
The presence of a ghost may be mildly spooky.
The ghost element touches on the supernatural.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No groups are portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows some bravery in interacting with the ghost.
Faith is not a central theme or explicitly mentioned.
An unusual friendship develops between the characters.
Themes of acceptance and understanding are present.
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