Left-handed shortstop
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1980
A young boy named Sam struggles with his identity and finding his place on the baseball team after his family moves.
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 appear.
No substance abuse is a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story contains no scary or horror elements.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the plot.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
Christians and God are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSam shows courage in facing his insecurities.
Christian faith is not a central theme in this book.
Sam learns about self-acceptance and belonging.
The story focuses on personal growth and resilience.
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