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Teens · Ages 13–16

The shuttered room

by Christine Purkis

Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1995

A young girl named Sarah is drawn into a mysterious and unsettling situation involving a locked room and strange occurrences.

Concern Level

45/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

7/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore10

Mild peril and a sense of threat are present.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the narrative.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is featured.

Scary / Disturbing60

The atmosphere is suspenseful and contains unsettling imagery.

Occult & Witchcraft20

Hints of the supernatural and unexplained phenomena exist.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview is focused on mystery and the unknown.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Sarah shows bravery in investigating the mystery.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship10

Family relationships are a backdrop to the mystery.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No explicit themes of grace or mercy are present.

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