Breaking the ice
by Gail Nall
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2015
A teenage figure skater named Chloe struggles with pressure and betrayal as she competes for a national championship.
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 among the teenage skaters.
Emotional conflict and rivalry are present, not physical violence.
Mild profanity may be present in dialogue.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance use is depicted among the characters.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The pressure of competition creates some tension.
The story is contemporary fiction, not occult-themed.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.
The story focuses on personal growth and sports, not worldviews.
No negative portrayals of Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceChloe shows resilience in overcoming setbacks.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Friendship and support are important themes.
The story does not focus on themes of grace or repentance.
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