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Teens · Ages 13–17

The Time of the Ghost

by Diana Wynne Jones

Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1981

A young girl discovers she can see ghosts and becomes entangled in a mystery involving a haunted house and its past.

Concern Level

32/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

4/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

Sexual content is absent from this story.

Violence / Gore10

The presence of ghosts can be unsettling.

Profanity / Language0

Profanity is absent from the text.

Blasphemy0

Blasphemy is absent from the text.

Substance Use0

Suicide or self-harm is not depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

Suicide or self-harm is not depicted.

Scary / Disturbing40

The ghost elements and suspense create a scary atmosphere.

Occult & Witchcraft20

The story involves ghosts and the supernatural.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not present.

Worldview & Spirituality10

Explores the supernatural and its impact.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice15

The protagonist shows bravery in facing the unknown.

Faith & Hope0

True Christian faith is not a central theme.

Love & Friendship5

Friendship and support are present.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Grace and mercy are not prominent themes.

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