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Teens · Ages 13–15

The old Willis place

by Mary Downing Hahn

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2004

Two siblings are sent to live with their aunt in a creepy old house with a dark past.

Concern Level

53/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

9/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore10

Mild peril and frightening situations are depicted.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

Blasphemy is not a theme in this story.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a plot point.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.

Scary / Disturbing70

The old Willis place is filled with unsettling events and a ghost.

Occult & Witchcraft30

The story involves a ghost and a haunted house.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview focuses on the supernatural and fear.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

God and Christians are not mentioned in the story.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

The children show courage facing the house's mysteries.

Faith & Hope0

No Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship10

Sibling bonds are tested but show some loyalty.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are absent.

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