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Children · Ages 8–10

Sam wants to play

by Mary Labatt

Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2009

Sam, a young boy, wants to play with his friends but faces challenges due to his differences.

Concern Level

0/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

9/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the story.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used in the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is included.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is featured.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not scary or frightening.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or magical elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The book does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

Sam shows quiet courage in wanting to join games.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship30

Friendship and acceptance are gentle themes.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

The story encourages understanding and kindness.

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