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Teens · Ages 13–16

What's Ukrainian for football?

by Helena Pielichaty

Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2009

A young Ukrainian boy named Taras moves to England and faces the challenges of fitting in and playing football.

Concern Level

8/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

13/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in Taras's school life.

Violence / Gore10

Minor bullying or rough play on the football field occurs.

Profanity / Language5

Occasional mild slang or exclamations might be present.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes appear.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme for these young characters.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

Suicide or self-harm is not depicted.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not scary or frightening.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or magical elements are not present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this story.

Worldview & Spirituality5

A secular British culture is depicted without explicit promotion.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Taras shows courage in adapting to a new country and school.

Faith & Hope0

Faith is not a theme in Taras's football journey.

Love & Friendship30

Taras and his new friends develop supportive relationships.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Acceptance and understanding are shown between characters.

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