Check, please!
by A. J. Stern
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2010
A shy, awkward high school student discovers a passion for competitive chess and navigates the challenges of tournaments and friendships.
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 story.
No violence is depicted in the narrative.
Very mild, infrequent profanity may be present.
No blasphemous language is used.
No substance use is featured in the book.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is not scary or frightening.
No occult or magical elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story focuses on secular adolescent experiences.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows courage in pursuing chess.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
The protagonist learns the value of friendship and sportsmanship.
The story emphasizes perseverance and learning from mistakes.
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