Out of Time
by John Marsden
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2001
A group of teenagers finds themselves transported to a dangerous, unfamiliar world.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
The characters face dangerous creatures and hostile environments.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes are present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is portrayed.
The unfamiliar world and its dangers create suspense.
No occult or witchcraft elements are included.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe teenagers must be brave to survive the new world.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
The group relies on each other for survival.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.
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