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Teens · Ages 13–15

Roughing

by Lorna Schultz Nicholson

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2004

A young hockey player named Alex deals with the pressures of a new team and the challenges of balancing sports with personal life.

Concern Level

22/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

11/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the book.

Violence / Gore30

On-ice hockey action includes physical play and occasional minor injuries.

Profanity / Language10

Very mild, infrequent profanity may appear in dialogue.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes are present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in the story.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are portrayed.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story does not contain any scary or horror elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the narrative.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in the book.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on sports and personal development.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians and God are not mentioned or portrayed.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Alex demonstrates determination in adapting to his new team.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith elements like prayer or scripture are not present.

Love & Friendship20

Team camaraderie and friendship are shown, but not self-giving love.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Themes of understanding and acceptance are subtly present.

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