The Time Detectives
by Terry Deary
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2000
Two siblings, along with their historian father, travel back in time to solve historical mysteries and learn about the past.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThe book contains no sexual content or themes.
No significant violence is depicted in the historical settings.
The characters do not use profanity in their dialogue.
No blasphemous language or themes are present in the story.
Substance use is not a theme or element in this book.
The story does not feature any instances of suicide or self-harm.
The focus is on historical learning, not scary elements.
The narrative does not involve occult or magical themes.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in the book.
The worldview is secular and focused on historical facts.
No negative portrayals of Christians or God are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe children show courage in exploring different historical periods.
Christian faith is not a theme or element in this book.
The siblings show love and support for each other.
The story does not focus on themes of grace or repentance.
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