Time Benders
by Gary Paulsen
Age rating: Ages 14–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1997
A group of teenagers discovers a way to travel through time, leading to unexpected adventures and consequences.
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 this time travel adventure.
Some peril and conflict occur during time travel missions.
No profanity appears in the narrative.
No blasphemous content is found within the story.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
No self-harm themes are present in this book.
Some suspenseful moments arise from time travel dangers.
No occult or supernatural elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The worldview explores human agency and the consequences of actions.
No specific portrayal of Christians or God is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters must act bravely to navigate time paradoxes.
No Christian faith elements are present in this story.
Friendship and loyalty are important among the teens.
Focus is on consequences, not explicit grace or repentance.
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