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Teens · Ages 13–15

The horribly haunted school

by Margaret Mahy

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1997

A group of children experiences spooky and humorous events at a haunted school.

Concern Level

24/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

3/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

The story contains no sexual content.

Violence / Gore5

Mild peril and spooky situations occur.

Profanity / Language0

Profanity is absent from the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present.

Substance Use0

Substance abuse is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

The book does not address suicide or self-harm.

Scary / Disturbing30

The school is described as horribly haunted with spooky events.

Occult & Witchcraft20

Ghosts and supernatural occurrences are central to the plot.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview is focused on humor and mild scares.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

The children show some bravery in dealing with the hauntings.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in this book.

Love & Friendship5

Friendship among the students is a minor theme.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace and repentance are not explored.

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