The Time Traders
by Andre Norton
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1958
A teenage girl named Ross discovers she can travel through time and becomes entangled in historical adventures.
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 the story.
Mild peril and conflict occur during time travel adventures.
No profanity is used by the characters in the book.
No blasphemous language is present in the narrative.
No substance abuse is depicted in the story.
No suicide or self-harm is a theme in this book.
Some tense situations and historical dangers may be mildly unsettling.
No occult or magical elements are featured in the plot.
LGBTQ+ themes are absent from this classic science fiction.
The worldview is primarily secular, focusing on adventure and discovery.
Christians are not specifically portrayed in this secular story.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceRoss demonstrates courage in facing unknown historical dangers.
No Christian faith elements are present in the book.
Friendship and loyalty are explored during the adventures.
Themes of grace and repentance are not present.
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