The Scarecrow Walks at Midnight
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1994
Two siblings, Sarah and Ben, visit their aunt and uncle's farm and encounter a terrifying scarecrow.
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
There are descriptions of frightening encounters and peril.
Minor instances of mild profanity may be present.
No blasphemous language is used in the story.
No substance use is depicted in the narrative.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The scarecrow and its actions are intended to be very scary.
The scarecrow's animation is a supernatural element.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are included.
The worldview is focused on suspense and fear.
God and Christians are not mentioned in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe siblings must find courage to escape the scarecrow.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Sibling protection and care are shown.
Themes of survival and overcoming fear are present.
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