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Children · Ages 10–13

Stranger in right field

by Matt Christopher

Age rating: Ages 10–13 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1997

A young boy named Billy discovers a passion for baseball when he unexpectedly joins a local team and learns to play right field.

Concern Level

3/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

10/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore5

Minor competitive jostling occurs on the baseball field.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not scary or frightening.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or magical elements are featured.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on sportsmanship and teamwork.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice25

Billy shows courage in trying something new and playing baseball.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship15

Friendship and camaraderie develop among the teammates.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

The story emphasizes learning and improving skills.

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