The Race of a Lifetime
by Tony Norman
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2002
A young man named Marcus trains for a marathon, facing personal challenges and learning about dedication and pushing his limits.
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.
There are descriptions of physical exertion and minor injuries.
Mild profanity may be present in dialogue.
No blasphemous language appears in the book.
No substance use is featured in the narrative.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is not scary or frightening.
No occult or magical elements are included.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The focus is on personal achievement, not a specific worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMarcus demonstrates significant courage in training.
Christian faith is not a central theme.
Themes of self-discipline and perseverance are present.
The story emphasizes hard work and achieving goals.
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