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Teens · Ages 13–15

Ball-shy pitcher

by Richard Summers

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1970

A boy who dislikes baseball finds himself on a team and learns to overcome his fears.

Concern Level

0/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

21/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is present in this book.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is present in this book.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in this book.

Substance Use0

No substance use is present in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is present in this book.

Scary / Disturbing0

No scary or horror elements are present in this book.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are present in this book.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The book does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayal of God or Christians is present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice60

The protagonist shows courage in facing his fear of baseball.

Faith & Hope0

No Christian faith elements are present in this book.

Love & Friendship30

Teamwork and camaraderie are explored.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Learning from mistakes and improving is a theme.

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