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Teens · Ages 13–15

The kid from Tomkinsville

by Tunis, John Roberts

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1940

A young boy named Tommy struggles with his love for baseball and his desire to be a great player.

Concern Level

0/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

7/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in Tommy's story.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the narrative.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance use is featured in the narrative.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is mentioned.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not scary for readers.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Tommy perseveres through challenges in baseball.

Faith & Hope0

The story does not feature true Christian faith.

Love & Friendship10

Tommy has a passion for playing baseball.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.

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