The Half-back
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1899
A young man named Nate plays football and navigates school life and friendships.
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 story.
Football games involve physical contact and minor injuries.
Profanity is absent from the dialogue.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
Substance use is not depicted.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story does not contain frightening elements.
Occult or magical themes are absent.
No LGBTQ+ themes are included.
The story promotes teamwork and sportsmanship.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceNate shows determination in playing football.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Friendship and camaraderie are present.
Themes of grace or repentance are not explored.
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