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Teens · Ages 13–15

Showdown!

by James Magnon

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2004

A young boy named Billy faces a bully in a Western town, learning about courage and standing up for himself.

Concern Level

13/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

27/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this story.

Violence / Gore20

The story depicts a physical confrontation between Billy and the bully.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters in the book.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes appear in the narrative.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not intended to be scary for readers.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or magical elements are absent from the plot.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes or characters are not present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians and God are not negatively portrayed.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

Billy shows courage facing the bully, learning to stand up.

Faith & Hope10

Faith is not a central theme, but moral lessons are present.

Love & Friendship30

Loyalty to friends is shown, but not self-giving love.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Lessons on fairness and doing what's right are present.

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