Common Sense Media Review
By Lakshmi Hutchinson
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Paranormal mystery series features mild scares.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 8+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Listen
Parent and Kid Reviews
What's It About?
THE GHOST OF JESSICA MAJORS is a mystery serial podcast with an intriguing setup—why has an 11-year-old ghost from the 1800s shown up in 2017? After a storm at the local cemetery, Luke Majors meets a ghost named Jessica who has the same last name as him. Together with Luke's soon-to-be stepsister Dahlia, they have to figure out why Jessica's come back and how to handle all the paranormal activity in their town. They're also up against a devious mayor, which is quite a lot for middle schoolers already dealing with family and school drama.
Is It Any Good?
This is an exciting podcast series where the supernatural mystery is just as important as the relationships between the lead characters. The kids in The Ghost of Jessica Majors are relatable because they face real-world problems like adjusting to a new town and stepfamily or dealing with bullying at school. The fact that they have to figure out friendships while also solving a ghostly mystery makes the story even more engaging. The Ghost of Jessica Majors benefits from talented young voice actors and immersive sound-design that bring the story to life. Kids and adults will find themselves drawn to the mystery of what's really happening in Curiosity, Maine.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how The Ghost of Jessica Majors is about more than just the mystery. How does the series handle difficult topics like losing a parent or becoming a stepfamily?
Luke has to deal with bullies at school, and bullying is a topic that comes up in a lot of shows. Do you think it's portrayed accurately?
Many episodes in serial shows end on a cliffhanger and are "bingeable." Do you like to listen to or watch more than one episode at once? Does it change the experience for you?
Podcast Details
- Release date : October 4, 2017
- Genre : Mystery
- Run time : 20 minutes
- Website : https://pinna.fm/teachers/teaching-resources/the-ghost-of-jessica-majors
- Production Companies and Networks : Pinna , Gen-Z Media
- Pricing structure : Free to try, Paid (You can sample an episode for free on some listening platforms, but a Pinna subscription is required to hear all the episodes. Pinna subscription is $7.99/month for month-to-month or $5.99/month billed annually. You can also subscribe on Apple Podcasts.)
- Topics : Friendship , School ( Middle School ) , Fantasy
- Character Strengths : Courage , Empathy
- Last updated : September 29, 2025
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