Slam & Dunk and the big game
by Chris Sawyer
Age rating: Ages 10–13 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1998
This book follows a young basketball player named Slam as he prepares for and plays in a big game.
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 the story.
No violence is depicted beyond competitive sports action.
The characters do not use profanity.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
Substance abuse is not a theme in this book.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The story contains no scary or horror elements.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSlam shows courage and determination on the court.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Teamwork and friendship demonstrate a form of love.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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