Key Out of Time
by Andre Norton
Age rating: Ages 15+ · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1963
A young woman named Ross discovers she has latent psychic abilities and is drawn into an interstellar conflict.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere are some romantic undertones and a kiss between characters.
There are descriptions of space battles and some physical conflict.
No profanity is used by the characters in the story.
No blasphemous language is present in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted in the story.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The unknown alien species and space dangers create some suspense.
The story features psychic abilities, not traditional occult practices.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in the story.
The narrative explores themes of destiny and individual power.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceRoss shows courage in facing alien threats and her own powers.
The focus is on personal power and destiny, not religious faith.
Friendship and loyalty develop between Ross and her companions.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.
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