Just Like Josh Gibson
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2004
This book tells the story of a young Black girl named Jordan who loves baseball and faces racial prejudice in the 1940s.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Jordan faces verbal taunts and some minor physical altercations related to racism.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes are present.
No instances of substance abuse are depicted.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are explored.
The story does not contain any frightening or scary elements.
Occult or magical themes are absent from the narrative.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story focuses on historical and social realities, not a non-Christian worldview.
White characters exhibit prejudice towards Jordan and her family.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceJordan shows courage in pursuing her passion for baseball despite racism.
Christian faith is not a central theme or element in the story.
Jordan experiences supportive family love and friendship.
Themes of grace and repentance are not explicitly explored.
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