The Home
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1997
A young boy named Billy finds himself in a mysterious house after his parents' car breaks down. He encounters strange occurrences and learns about the house's past.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Mild peril is present as Billy navigates the unsettling house.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the narrative.
No substance use is depicted in the book.
No suicide or self-harm themes are present.
The unsettling atmosphere and unexplained events create mild scares.
Occult themes are absent from the story.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBilly shows some courage in facing the unknown.
Christian faith elements are not central to the plot.
Self-giving love is not a primary theme.
Grace, mercy, and repentance are not explored.
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