Freestyle for Michael
by Hazel Krantz
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1964
Michael, a Jewish boy in 1960s New York, navigates adolescence, family expectations, and his burgeoning interest in poetry.
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.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes are present.
No substance abuse is a theme in the book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.
The story is not scary or intended to frighten readers.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the plot.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
God and Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMichael shows courage in pursuing his passion for poetry.
Jewish cultural and religious practices are present.
Michael experiences familial love and friendship.
Themes of understanding and acceptance are present.
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