The House Guest
Age rating: Ages 14–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1991
A young girl's life is disrupted when a mysterious and potentially dangerous house guest arrives.
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.
There are implied threats and tense situations.
The language is clean and suitable for teens.
No blasphemous language is used.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The presence of the guest creates significant unease and fear.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this story.
The story focuses on suspense and character dynamics.
God and Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows bravery in facing the unknown.
Christian faith elements are not central to the plot.
Focus is on suspicion and fear, not love.
Themes of grace and repentance are not explored.
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