Slam & Dunk in the dark
by Chris Sawyer
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1998
A young basketball player named Marcus faces challenges on and off the court, learning about teamwork and perseverance.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in Slam & Dunk in the Dark.
Some minor physical altercations and intense competition occur.
Mild profanity may be present in dialogue.
No blasphemous content is found in the book.
No substance use is depicted.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is not scary or frightening.
No occult or magical elements are included.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The book does not promote any non-Christian worldviews.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMarcus shows courage in facing difficult situations.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Themes of friendship and dedication to a team are present.
Learning from mistakes and improving is a subtle theme.
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