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Silent Night A Christmas Suspense Story — Content Guide for Parents

By R.L. StineSimon and Schuster1991-11ISBN 9780671738228208 pages
Silent Night A Christmas Suspense Story

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Violence
Scary content
Sexual identity
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PRESENT

Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Don’t open that present! If only Reva Dalby had listened to that warning.

But beautiful, cold Reva won’t listen to anyone. She thinks she can have whatever—and whomever—she wants. After all, her daddy owns Dalby Department Stores.

Now, someone has some surprises in store for her. Robbery? Terror? Even murder? Someone wants to treat Reva to a holiday she’ll never forget.

Holiday cheer quickly turns to holiday chills for Reva. Someone is stalking her, and for the first time, her money can’t help her.

Who can you turn to when murder comes gift-wrapped?

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Silent Night A Christmas Suspense Story appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book includes elements of violence such as stalking, sending threatening letters, and characters dying in creative ways, including a notable death by Christmas tree. These elements contribute to the suspenseful and dark tone of the story. The book is characterized as a Christmas horror story with suspenseful elements, including stalking and murder, which could be considered scary for its intended audience.

  • Does Silent Night A Christmas Suspense Story have violence?

    The book includes elements of violence such as stalking, sending threatening letters, and characters dying in creative ways, including a notable death by Christmas tree. These elements contribute to the suspenseful and dark tone of the story.

  • Does Silent Night A Christmas Suspense Story have scary content?

    The book is characterized as a Christmas horror story with suspenseful elements, including stalking and murder, which could be considered scary for its intended audience.

  • Does Silent Night A Christmas Suspense Story have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The search results mention themes in unrelated films, which do not pertain to the book's narrative.

  • Does Silent Night A Christmas Suspense Story have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes are present in the book's narrative. The search results reference characters in unrelated films, which do not relate to the book's content.

  • Does Silent Night A Christmas Suspense Story have profanity?

    No profanity is mentioned in the book's narrative. The search results reference profanity in unrelated films, which do not pertain to the book.

  • Does Silent Night A Christmas Suspense Story have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in the book. The search results mention climate themes in unrelated films, which do not pertain to the book's narrative.

  • Does Silent Night A Christmas Suspense Story have sexual identity?

    The book contains a scene where the main character, Reva, sexually assaults another character by grabbing his head and kissing him. This indicates the presence of sexual content within the narrative.

  • Does Silent Night A Christmas Suspense Story have gender roles?

    The book features a central female character, Reva, who is portrayed as spoiled and manipulative, suggesting a critique of traditional gender roles. However, it does not deeply explore or promote gender roles as a central theme.

  • Does Silent Night A Christmas Suspense Story have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes are explicitly present in the book itself. Search results reference a film adaptation that includes LGBTQ+ characters, but this is not relevant to the content of the book.