Samurai shortstop
by Alan Gratz
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2006
A talented young baseball player from the Dominican Republic gets a chance to play in the United States, facing challenges and triumphs.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemous content is included.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is present.
No scary elements are present.
No occult themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
Themes of perseverance and cultural adaptation.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows great courage on and off the field.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Loyalty to family and teammates is important.
Some instances of mutual respect and support.
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