The keening
by A. LaFaye
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2010
A young girl named Maeve discovers she can hear the voices of the dead, a gift that leads her into danger.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
There are moments of suspense and mild peril involving the dead.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is portrayed.
The presence of ghosts and the eerie atmosphere create scary moments.
The story involves communication with spirits and the afterlife.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The story explores spiritualism and the unknown, not a Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMaeve shows courage in facing the spirits and uncovering secrets.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Maeve's concern for her family shows a form of love.
The concept of grace or repentance is absent.
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