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Children · Ages 8–12

TJ and the haunted house

by Hazel J. Hutchins

Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2003

Two friends, TJ and his cousin, explore a supposedly haunted house and encounter strange and spooky events.

Concern Level

43/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

9/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore20

The story involves mild scares and suspenseful moments.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present in the book.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in the narrative.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.

Scary / Disturbing60

The haunted house setting and spooky events are central.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are featured.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

TJ and his cousin show some bravery exploring the house.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship20

Friendship and cousinly bonds are present.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.

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