Mickey & Me
by Dan Gutman
Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2003
A young boy named Mickey Mantle idolizes the baseball player Mickey Mantle and imagines playing alongside him.
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.
Violence is not a feature of this story.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
Substance use is not a theme in this novel.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The story is lighthearted and lacks scary elements.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the narrative.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story focuses on baseball and childhood dreams.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMickey shows persistence in his love for baseball.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Admiration for a sports hero is a central theme.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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