The day the clocks stopped
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1980
When all the clocks in the world stop at the same moment, a group of children must figure out why and how to restart time.
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 the story.
There are moments of mild peril and chase sequences.
Profanity is absent from the narrative.
No blasphemous language or themes are included.
Substance use is not a part of the plot.
No depictions of suicide or self-harm occur.
The mystery of stopped time might be slightly eerie.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
LGBTQ+ themes are not featured in this book.
The worldview presented is neutral and secular.
God and Christians are not mentioned or portrayed.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe children demonstrate bravery in solving the mystery.
Christian faith is not a theme in this story.
Friendship and loyalty are key elements among the children.
Themes of problem-solving and cooperation are explored.
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