The wheels that vanished
by Michael Dahl
Age rating: Ages 10–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2000
A group of children discover that the wheels on their bicycles have mysteriously vanished.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThis book contains no sexual content.
No violence occurs in the story of the vanishing wheels.
The characters do not use profanity.
There is no blasphemy in this children's book.
Substance use is not a theme in this story.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The vanishing wheels create a mild sense of unease.
The mystery has a slightly unexplained, almost magical feel.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.
The story does not promote any particular worldview.
God and Christians are not mentioned or portrayed.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe children show some bravery in investigating the mystery.
No Christian faith elements are present in the story.
Friendship and cooperation are shown among the children.
The story encourages problem-solving and curiosity.
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