In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1984
A young Chinese immigrant, Shirley, struggles to fit in at her new New York City school until she discovers a passion for basketball.
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 this book.
Minor instances of bullying or teasing occur.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemous content is included.
No substance abuse is featured.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The book contains no scary or horror elements.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the narrative.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The book reflects a secular, 1950s American worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceShirley shows courage in adapting to a new culture.
True Christian faith is not a focus of this book.
Friendship and familial love are explored.
Grace, mercy, and repentance are not central themes.
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