The spelling bee specter!
Age rating: Ages 10–13 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2015
A young girl named Maya enters a spelling bee competition and encounters a spooky presence that tries to sabotage her efforts.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
The specter causes minor frights and unsettling moments for Maya.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the book.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The specter creates a mildly scary atmosphere for young readers.
A ghost-like specter influences events in the story.
LGBTQ+ themes are absent from this narrative.
The story does not promote non-Christian worldviews.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMaya shows courage facing the specter's challenges.
Christian faith elements are not present in the story.
Maya's determination to succeed shows a form of self-love.
Themes of grace or repentance are not explored.
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