The Clock Winder
by Anne Tyler
Age rating: Ages 14–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1972
A young woman named Elizabeth moves to Baltimore and navigates her relationships and her new life.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentMild romantic tension exists between Elizabeth and a few male characters.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemy is included in the narrative.
No substance abuse is featured in the book.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The story contains no scary or horror elements.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the plot.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present or affirmed.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
God and Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceElizabeth shows quiet courage in facing life's challenges.
Christian faith is not a central theme or element.
Familial love and budding romantic feelings are explored.
Themes of forgiveness and understanding appear subtly.
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