Christian book reviews for parents

Back to results
Once was a time cover
Children · Ages 10–14

Once was a time

by Leila Sales

Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2016

A young girl named Eliza travels back in time to different historical periods, encountering famous figures and learning about the past.

Concern Level

15/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

19/ 100

Thin

What is Dokilit?

Dokilit is an AI-powered content guide for Christian parents. We analyse books through the lens of faith and family, then show you the concerns, the virtues, and the conversation points that matter for your home.

Learn more about Dokilit

Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore20

Some historical events depicted may involve mild conflict.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

Blasphemous content is absent from the narrative.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.

Scary / Disturbing10

Some historical settings might be slightly intimidating.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are not present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

There are no negative portrayals of God or Christians.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Eliza shows bravery navigating different historical eras.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship20

Eliza's interactions show a developing understanding of people.

Forgiveness & Redemption40

The book emphasizes learning from history and diverse perspectives.

Buy on Amazon

We may earn a small commission from purchases — it never influences scores.

Comments

Sign in to leave a comment.

Loading comments…