Wrestling Sturbridge
by Rich Wallace
Age rating: Ages 14–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1996
In 1830s Sturbridge, Massachusetts, a young boy named Jedediah struggles with his temper and the expectations of his father. He finds solace in wrestling and learns about self-control.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere is no sexual content in this historical novel.
Wrestling matches involve physical contact and some roughhousing.
No profanity is present in the text.
Blasphemous language is absent from the story.
No substance use is depicted in the narrative.
The book does not feature suicide or self-harm.
The story is not scary or frightening.
No occult or supernatural elements are present.
LGBTQ+ themes are not included in the story.
The worldview is historical and generally neutral.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceJedediah shows courage in facing his father and opponents.
Some religious references appear, but faith is not central.
Family relationships are explored, not self-giving love.
Jedediah learns about controlling his temper, a form of self-mastery.
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