Shoeless Joe & Black Betsy
by Phil Bildner
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2002
Young Joe, a baseball enthusiast, dreams of playing for the Chicago Cubs and learns about the game's history.
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 sports-focused novel.
The story focuses on baseball, with no violence depicted.
No profanity is used by the characters in the story.
No blasphemous language or themes are present.
No substance abuse is depicted in the book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The narrative is focused on sports and dreams, not fear.
The story does not involve any occult or magical elements.
LGBTQ+ themes are absent from this historical sports story.
The story centers on baseball and personal aspirations.
No specific religious figures or beliefs are central to the plot.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceJoe shows determination in pursuing his baseball dreams.
Faith is not a theme or element in this story.
Passion for baseball and family encouragement are shown.
The focus is on sportsmanship and personal goals.
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