The jumping contest
by Calvin Irons
Age rating: Ages 8–11 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1992
This book tells the story of a jumping contest and the lessons learned about effort, perseverance, and sportsmanship.
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 this children's story.
No violence is depicted in the context of the jumping contest.
Profanity is absent from the language used by the characters.
No blasphemous content appears in this simple story.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
This book contains no scary or horror elements.
Occult or witchcraft themes are not featured.
LGBTQ+ themes are absent from this story.
The worldview promotes positive character development and effort.
Christians are not specifically portrayed in this narrative.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters demonstrate effort and perseverance in the contest.
Moral lessons about hard work are central to the story.
Friendship and encouragement are present among the characters.
The story emphasizes the value of trying your best and learning.
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