Squaring off
by Leonard Todd
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1990
A young boy named Leonard Todd faces bullying and learns to stand up for himself through boxing.
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 the book.
Bullying and physical altercations occur between students at school.
No profanity is used in the narrative.
No blasphemous language or themes are included.
No substance abuse is depicted in the story.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story does not contain any frightening or scary elements.
Occult or magical themes are absent from the plot.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured in the book.
The story does not promote non-Christian worldviews.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceLeonard shows courage in facing bullies and learning to box.
Christian faith elements are not present in the narrative.
Friendship and support are shown between Leonard and his peers.
Themes of grace and mercy are not explicitly explored.
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