The Sands of Time
Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2001
A young boy named Timmy discovers a hidden world and embarks on a quest to save it from a shadowy threat.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the narrative.
There are encounters with fantastical creatures and mild peril.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemous content is included in the story.
Substance abuse is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The shadowy threat and some creatures can be mildly frightening.
The story involves magical elements and a hidden world.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this story.
The worldview is fantastical, with magic as a primary force.
No portrayal of God or Christians is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceTimmy shows courage in facing the unknown and the threat.
Christian faith is not a component of this narrative.
Timmy develops loyalty to the inhabitants of the hidden world.
Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are not explored.
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