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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

Running Out of Time

by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1995

A girl named Jessie discovers her seemingly perfect town is a historical reenactment and tries to escape.

Concern Level

35/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

14/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore30

There are tense situations and pursuit scenes.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used in the story.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted in the story.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm themes are present.

Scary / Disturbing20

Some scenes create suspense and mild unease.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are featured.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality40

The story questions societal control and truth.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice60

Jessie shows significant courage in seeking truth.

Faith & Hope0

The story does not feature Christian faith elements.

Love & Friendship20

Loyalty to her family is a motivation for Jessie.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.

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