The time pincher
by Ruth Koeppel
Age rating: Ages 10–13 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2003
A young girl named Elara discovers she can manipulate time, leading to adventures and challenges as she learns to control her abilities.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Mild peril occurs when Elara's time-bending causes minor accidents.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
Some moments of mild suspense exist around time anomalies.
No occult or witchcraft elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story does not promote non-Christian worldviews.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceElara shows courage in facing the consequences of her powers.
Christian faith is not a central theme in this book.
Elara learns about responsibility towards others.
Themes of grace and repentance are not explored.
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