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Teens · Ages 13–15

Where I belong

by Mary Downing Hahn

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2014

A young girl named Sarah moves to a new town and discovers a haunted house with a tragic past.

Concern Level

48/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

9/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

There is no sexual content in this story.

Violence / Gore10

Mild peril exists as Sarah explores the potentially dangerous house.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing70

The haunted house and ghostly encounters create significant scary moments.

Occult & Witchcraft0

The story focuses on ghosts, not occult practices.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ characters or themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story explores supernatural elements without promoting a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Sarah shows bravery in confronting the unknown in the haunted house.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a central theme in this ghost story.

Love & Friendship20

Sarah's connection with her family is a minor theme.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

The narrative does not focus on themes of grace or repentance.

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