The Forgetting Machine
by Pete Hautman
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2016
A boy named Alex discovers a mysterious machine that can erase memories, leading to unintended consequences.
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.
There are some tense situations and mild peril.
Occasional mild profanity may be present.
No blasphemous language is present in the text.
Themes of memory loss and its impact are explored.
The concept of forgetting can be unsettling.
The mystery and consequences create suspense.
No occult or magical elements are included.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The narrative explores philosophical ideas about memory.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceAlex faces difficult choices regarding his actions.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Friendship and loyalty are tested by the machine.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are explored.
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