Toby Wheeler, eighth-grade benchwarmer
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2007
Toby Wheeler is a middle schooler who struggles with his identity as a benchwarmer on the basketball team. He learns about teamwork and self-worth.
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.
No violence is depicted in the story.
Mild, infrequent profanity may be present.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance use is featured in the narrative.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is not scary or frightening.
No occult or supernatural elements are included.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The worldview presented is neutral and not overtly non-Christian.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceToby shows courage in facing his insecurities.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Friendship and support are shown among teammates.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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