The Moves Make the Man
by Bruce Brooks
Age rating: Ages 14–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1984
Jerome, a talented but insecure basketball player, navigates the complexities of friendship, identity, and competition.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere are mild discussions of relationships and attraction.
Basketball games involve physical contact and competition.
Some mild profanity may be present.
No blasphemy is present in the story.
Substance use is not depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is portrayed.
The book is not scary.
No occult themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
God or Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceJerome shows courage in facing his insecurities and challenges.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Jerome learns about loyalty and friendship.
Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are absent.
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