The ghost with the Halloween hiccups
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1977
A young boy named Billy is haunted by a ghost who has the hiccups, leading to a series of comical and spooky events.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThe story contains no sexual content.
Mild peril exists as Billy tries to help the ghost.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemous language is used.
No substance use is depicted.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The ghost is more silly than scary, with mild spooky elements.
The central character is a ghost, a supernatural entity.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story is a lighthearted supernatural tale.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBilly shows some bravery in dealing with the ghost.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Billy develops empathy for the ghost's predicament.
The story does not explore themes of grace or repentance.
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