Bad Day at Riverbend
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1995
A young boy named Chris finds a mysterious book that transports him to a strange town where everyone is frozen in time. He must find a way to unfreeze them.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
No violence is present in the story.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The concept of a frozen town might be slightly unsettling.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story is a whimsical fantasy adventure.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceChris shows some bravery in exploring the strange town.
No Christian faith elements are present in the narrative.
The focus is on adventure, not interpersonal love.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.
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