Moving in
by Alfred Slote
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1989
A young boy named Mike moves to a new town and struggles to make friends, eventually finding connection through a shared interest in baseball.
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 bullying incidents occur between boys.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes are included.
No substance abuse is a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is realistic and not scary.
No occult or supernatural elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The worldview presented is secular and focuses on social adjustment.
No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMike shows courage in facing social isolation and making new friends.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Friendship and family support are key themes of love.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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