Better than new
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1981
A young boy named Timmy finds a broken toy and learns the value of repair and resourcefulness.
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 this story.
No violence is depicted in Timmy's world.
The characters do not use any profanity.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
Substance abuse is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.
The story is not scary for young readers.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceTimmy shows initiative in fixing his toy.
No specific Christian faith elements are present.
No significant themes of self-giving love are present.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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