Terrible Times
Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2002
A young boy named Barnaby Button navigates a series of bizarre and often dangerous events in his peculiar town.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
Mild peril and cartoonish threats occur to Barnaby.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance use is featured in the narrative.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
Some situations are slightly unsettling for young readers.
No occult or witchcraft themes are explored.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.
No non-Christian worldview is promoted.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBarnaby faces unusual challenges with bravery.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Barnaby's loyalty to his friends is shown.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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