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The Screaming Staircase (Lockwood & Co., #1) cover
Teens · Ages 13–16

The Screaming Staircase (Lockwood & Co., #1)

by Jonathan Stroud

Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

In a ghost-infested London, a young girl joins a supernatural investigation agency to solve a dangerous haunting.

Concern Level

53/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

24/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the narrative.

Violence / Gore30

Ghostly encounters and peril are depicted.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

Blasphemy is absent from the story.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.

Scary / Disturbing60

Ghostly apparitions and frightening situations occur.

Occult & Witchcraft50

The story centers on ghosts and supernatural phenomena.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview is secular, focused on the supernatural.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

Lucy and her colleagues show bravery facing ghosts.

Faith & Hope0

No Christian faith elements are present in the story.

Love & Friendship40

Friendship and teamwork are important in the agency.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Characters learn to confront their fears.

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