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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Open ice

by Hughes, Pat

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2005

This sports novel centers on a young hockey player facing challenges and striving for success on the ice.

Concern Level

17/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

21/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this hockey-focused novel.

Violence / Gore20

Some on-ice physicality and competitive aggression are depicted.

Profanity / Language10

Mild profanity may be present in dialogue.

Blasphemy0

Blasphemy is not found in this sports story.

Substance Use0

Substance abuse is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

This book contains no scary or horror elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from this story.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this book.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The book presents a secular, sports-driven worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not specifically portrayed in this story.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice60

The protagonist demonstrates significant courage on the ice.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship30

Teamwork and sportsmanship are important themes.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Themes of perseverance and overcoming adversity are present.

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