The Boy From Left Field
by Tom Henighan
Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2012
A young boy named Billy discovers a hidden talent for baseball and learns about teamwork and friendship.
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 book.
Mild competitive play in baseball games is depicted.
No profanity is used in the story.
No blasphemy is present in the book.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is mentioned.
No scary elements are present in the book.
No occult or witchcraft elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.
The book reflects a mid-20th century American worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBilly demonstrates courage in stepping up to play baseball.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Friendship and loyalty among teammates are central themes.
Learning from mistakes and perseverance are encouraged.
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