Allagash River Towboat
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2003
A young boy named Jack experiences racial prejudice while trying to join a baseball team in the 1950s.
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 this book.
There are instances of verbal taunting and implied threats.
Some mild racial slurs are used in dialogue.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance use is featured in the narrative.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is not scary or frightening.
No occult or magical elements are included.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story depicts societal prejudice, not a direct worldview promotion.
No Christians or God are portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceJack displays immense courage in facing discrimination.
No Christian faith elements are present.
Jack's determination shows a form of self-advocacy.
The story implicitly highlights the need for justice and fairness.
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