Bogeymen Don't Play Football
by Debbie Dadey
Age rating: Ages 10–13 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1997
A group of kids tries to figure out why their town's football team is losing so badly.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
What is Dokilit?
Dokilit is an AI-powered content guide for Christian parents. We analyse books through the lens of faith and family, then show you the concerns, the virtues, and the conversation points that matter for your home.
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 is present in the text.
No substance use is depicted.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
Mildly spooky or mysterious elements related to the team's woes.
No occult or supernatural elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story presents a lighthearted and innocent worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe children show determination in solving the mystery.
Christian faith is not a central theme in this book.
Friendship and teamwork are important among the characters.
Themes of grace and mercy are not explicitly explored.
We may earn a small commission from purchases — it never influences scores.
Comments
Loading comments…