Turnabout
by Robert Carse
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1962
A young boy named Timmy is sent to live with his aunt and uncle after his parents' death. He struggles to adjust to his new life and the strict rules of his guardians.
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.
Mild peril occurs when Timmy runs away from home.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance use is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is portrayed.
The story does not contain scary elements.
No occult themes are explored.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceTimmy shows some courage in facing his new life.
Faith is not a central theme in this narrative.
Timmy learns to love his aunt and uncle.
Themes of forgiveness are subtly present.
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