The own goal
by Tom Watt
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2009
A young soccer player named Kevin faces pressure to win a crucial game. He learns about teamwork 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 book.
Mild physical contact occurs during soccer games.
Very mild, infrequent profanity may be present.
No blasphemous content is included.
Substance abuse is not a theme.
The story does not involve suicide or self-harm.
The story is not scary or frightening.
No occult or witchcraft elements are featured.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
God or Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceKevin shows courage in facing game pressure and challenges.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Teamwork and camaraderie highlight aspects of love.
Learning from mistakes touches on themes of growth.
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