The summer of the dinosaur
by Willis Hall
Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1977
A boy named Billy travels back in time to the age of dinosaurs and must find a way to return to his own time.
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 this book.
Billy encounters dangerous dinosaurs and perilous situations.
No profanity is present in this book.
No blasphemy is present in this book.
No substance use is present in this book.
No suicide or self-harm is present in this book.
The presence of large, predatory dinosaurs creates fear.
No occult elements are present in this book.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
No non-Christian worldview is promoted in this book.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBilly shows bravery and resourcefulness to survive.
No Christian faith elements are present in this book.
Billy's desire to return home implies family connection.
No themes of grace or repentance are present.
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