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Young Adults · Ages 15+

The girl with the ghost machine

by Lauren DeStefano

Age rating: Ages 15+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2017

A girl discovers a machine that can capture ghosts, leading to dangerous encounters.

Concern Level

53/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

11/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore30

There are tense encounters and mild peril involving ghosts.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is featured.

Scary / Disturbing50

The presence of ghosts and their actions can be frightening.

Occult & Witchcraft60

The story heavily features ghosts and supernatural elements.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview is focused on the supernatural and mystery.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

The protagonist shows courage in facing ghosts.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in this book.

Love & Friendship20

Friendship and loyalty are shown between characters.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace or repentance are present.

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