Father Time and the day boxes
Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1985
A child discovers magical 'day boxes' that allow them to experience different times and events, learning about history and the passage of time.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThis book contains no sexual content.
There is no violence depicted in the story.
Profanity is absent from this imaginative tale.
Blasphemy is not a theme in this story about time.
Substance use is not present in the narrative.
No characters contemplate or engage in self-harm.
Some historical events experienced might be mildly unsettling.
The 'day boxes' function as magical devices for time travel.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this book.
The book explores time and history, not a specific worldview.
There are no portrayals of God or Christians.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe child shows curiosity and a willingness to explore.
Christian faith is not a component of this story.
The child shows wonder and engagement with the world.
Themes of grace and repentance are not explored.
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