The ghost wore gray
Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1988
A young boy named Gary encounters a friendly ghost named Mort who needs help solving his own murder.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present.
Mild peril and suspense related to the mystery.
No profanity is present.
No blasphemy is present.
No substance use is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
Ghostly encounters and a murder mystery create mild scares.
Ghosts and the supernatural are central to the plot.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
No non-Christian worldview promotion.
No negative portrayal of God or Christians.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceGary shows courage in helping Mort.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Friendship between Gary and Mort is key.
Justice and solving problems are themes.
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