Tom's amazing machine zaps back
by Gordon Snell
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1989
A young boy invents a machine that sends him back in time to meet his grandfather.
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.
No violence is depicted in the narrative.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes appear.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is present.
The story is not scary.
No occult or supernatural elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The narrative focuses on adventure and family.
No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceTom shows some bravery in his time travel.
Christian faith is not a focus of the story.
The story highlights familial love between Tom and his grandfather.
Themes of grace and mercy are absent.
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