Time Bomb
by Nigel Hinton
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2005
A group of teenagers are trapped in a school during a lockdown when a dangerous intruder enters, forcing them to find a way to survive.
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in Time Bomb.
The intruder poses a significant and violent threat to the students.
Profanity is used by characters under extreme stress.
Characters may express frustration with God during the crisis.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
The intense fear and stress might touch on self-harm ideation.
The suspense and danger create a very scary atmosphere.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from this story.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The book does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe teenagers demonstrate courage in facing the intruder.
Prayer might be a desperate act for some characters.
Students protect each other out of necessity and care.
Survival and escape are the primary focuses.
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