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World Series

John R. Tunis · 1989

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for World Series by John R. Tunis. This book is content notes include Alcohol or drugs, Frightening scenes, Romance; positive qualities include Good role models, Positive messages.

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Strongest cautions

  • Alcohol or drugs1/5
  • Frightening scenes1/5
  • Romance1/5

Strongest positives

  • Good role models4/5
  • Positive messages4/5
  • Courage & resilience3/5

What’s in it?

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild colloquialisms typical of 1940s-era sports literature.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Very light references to personal life, not a primary focus.

Frightening scenes1/5
Why this rating?

No scary or tense situations beyond the stress of a baseball game.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Brief, period-typical mentions of social settings; no substance abuse.

Violence1/5
Why this rating?

Minor physical contact typical of baseball games.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Displays courage in the face of immense performance pressure.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Encourages interest in sports strategy and teamwork.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Reflective of the era's limitations in character representation.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Provides insight into the mechanics and culture of professional baseball.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Teammates support each other through failures and successes.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Strong themes of integrity, sportsmanship, and the value of hard work.

Good role models4/5
Why this rating?

Characters demonstrate resilience and commitment to their team.

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  2. How were alcohol or drugs portrayed, and what consequences did the story show?
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