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Children · Ages 8–12

The Haunted House Party

by Barry Louis Polisar

Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1987

A group of friends gathers for a Halloween party at a haunted house, encountering spooky but humorous situations.

Concern Level

23/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

10/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore10

Mildly spooky or startling events occur at the party.

Profanity / Language0

Profanity is absent from the poems and stories.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is used.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

The book does not address suicide or self-harm.

Scary / Disturbing30

The 'haunted' elements are more silly than truly scary.

Occult & Witchcraft10

The 'haunted' aspect is light and playful, not serious occultism.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not featured in this work.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The focus is on holiday fun and lightheartedness.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No religious themes are present in the book.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

Characters show mild bravery in exploring the house.

Faith & Hope0

Faith is not a topic discussed in the book.

Love & Friendship20

Friendship and shared experiences are central to the party.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

The book celebrates playful imagination and holiday traditions.

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