The shrinking city
by Michael Dahl
Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2010
A mysterious phenomenon causes a city to shrink, and its inhabitants must adapt to their new, smaller world.
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 moments of peril and danger.
Profanity is absent from the text.
No blasphemous language is used.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The shrinking city and its dangers can be unsettling.
Occult themes are not featured in the book.
No LGBTQ+ themes are included.
The worldview is focused on imaginative problem-solving.
No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters demonstrate courage in facing the shrinking city's challenges.
Christian faith is not a component of the narrative.
Some cooperation and mutual support occur among characters.
The story focuses on adaptation and survival.
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