Finding Buck McHenry
by Alfred Slote
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1991
A young boy searches for a legendary baseball player, encountering challenges and learning about friendship.
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 narrative.
Minor conflicts and arguments occur between characters.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous content is included.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
No scary or horror elements are present.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or prominent characters are featured.
The worldview is secular, focusing on sports and personal quests.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows determination in his search.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Friendship and loyalty are key themes explored.
Characters learn to trust each other and resolve differences.
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