Careful with that ball, Eugene!
by Tohby Riddle
Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1991
Eugene learns a valuable lesson about responsibility and consequences when a game of catch goes awry.
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 book.
A ball is thrown, causing minor disruption.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story does not contain any scary elements.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the narrative.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present or affirmed.
The book does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this story.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSacrificial courage is not a central theme.
True Christian faith is not a focus of the narrative.
Self-giving love is not a primary theme.
Learning from mistakes is a subtle theme.
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