The Haunting of Hiram
by Eva Ibbotson
Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1993
Siblings discover their new home is haunted by a friendly ghost, leading them on a mystery to uncover the ghost's past.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is included.
No substance abuse is featured in the narrative.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The presence of a ghost can be mildly unsettling.
The story features a benevolent ghost and its history.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.
The story explores themes of friendship and history.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe children show bravery in interacting with the ghost.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
The children develop a loving bond with the ghost.
The mystery resolution brings peace and understanding.
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