Heat
by Mike Lupica
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2006
Heat is a sports novel about a young baseball player facing challenges on and off the field.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentMild romantic tension and kissing occur.
Some on-field collisions and aggressive play occur.
Mild profanity, including 'damn' and 'hell,' is present.
No blasphemous language is used in the book.
Substance abuse is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The story does not contain scary or horror elements.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the narrative.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The book does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in the story.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows determination and resilience.
Christian faith elements are not present in the book.
Themes of loyalty and friendship are shown.
Themes of perseverance and second chances are present.
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