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Running Out of Time (Out of Time #1) cover
Teens · Ages 13–16

Running Out of Time (Out of Time #1)

by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

A girl named Haddix discovers her town is a controlled environment where time travel is used to maintain order.

Concern Level

25/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

9/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore20

There are moments of peril and pursuit by authorities.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the narrative.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm themes are explored.

Scary / Disturbing30

The story has suspenseful elements and a sense of unease.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are featured.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The worldview is secular, focusing on societal control and freedom.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Haddix shows bravery in questioning her reality and escaping.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship10

Family bonds and friendships are important to the characters.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

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

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