The Chief
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1985
A young boxer named Joey is pressured by his coach and peers to throw a fight, testing his integrity.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentMildly suggestive situations and discussions occur between characters.
Boxing matches involve physical violence and descriptions of injury.
Some mild profanity is present in dialogue.
No blasphemy is present in this book.
No substance use is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is mentioned.
This book is not scary.
No occult themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story explores themes of ambition and winning at all costs.
No negative portrayal of God or Christians.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceJoey faces immense pressure to compromise his values.
No specific Christian faith elements are present.
Joey's loyalty to his coach is tested.
The story centers on the struggle for integrity and honesty.
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