Surprise kick
by Zach Riley
Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2012
A young boy named Zach navigates the challenges of school and friendships, learning about teamwork and perseverance through soccer.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
Minor physical play occurs during soccer games.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes are present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is lighthearted and contains no scary elements.
No occult or supernatural elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story focuses on everyday life and positive values.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceZach shows courage in trying new things and facing team challenges.
Faith is not a theme in this narrative.
Friendship and camaraderie are strong themes throughout the story.
Learning from mistakes and supporting teammates are emphasized.
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