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Long-Arm Quarterback

Matt Christopher

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsViolence 1/5
Strongest positivesGood role models 3/5 · Positive messages 3/5
Series positionBook 11 · Football Books
Recommendation2.5/5

Good role models; strongest caution: violence.

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Good role models; strongest caution: violence.

Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Violence 1/5
Recommendation 2.5/5

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Violence1/5

Strongest positives

  • Good role models3/5
  • Positive messages3/5
  • Courage & resilience2/5

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Series progression

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Next volumeBook 12 · Football NightmareStrongest cautions: Frightening scenes 2/5 · Violence 2/5Open next review →
  1. Book 1 · Crackerjack Halfback
    Strong language1/5Violence1/5
    Starting point
  2. Book 2 · Touchdown for TommyAges 8+
    Violence2/5Frightening scenes1/5
    About the same
  3. Book 3 · Tight End
    Violence2/5Frightening scenes1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets more intense
  4. Book 4 · Tough to tackleAges 8+
    Frightening scenes1/5Strong language1/5Violence1/5
    Gets gentler
  5. Book 5 · Football fugitiveAges 8+
    Frightening scenes1/5Products & advertising1/5Strong language1/5Violence1/5
    About the same
  6. Book 6 · Catch that pass!Ages 8+
    Violence1/5
    Gets gentler
  7. Book 7 · The great quarterback switchAges 8+
    Frightening scenes1/5Strong language1/5Violence1/5
    Gets more intense
  8. Book 8 · Fighting TackleAges 8+
    Violence2/5Frightening scenes1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  9. Book 9 · Halfback Attack
    Violence2/5Frightening scenes1/5
    About the same
  10. Book 10 · The team that couldn't loseAges 8+
    Violence1/5
    Gets gentler
  11. Book 11 · Long-Arm Quarterback
    Violence1/5
    About the same
  12. Book 12 · Football Nightmare
    Frightening scenes2/5Violence2/5Strong language1/5
    Gets more intense
  13. Book 13 · Football Double Threat
    Frightening scenes1/5Strong language1/5Violence1/5
    Gets gentler
  14. Book 14 · The Counterfeit TackleAges 8+
    Violence2/5Frightening scenes1/5Products & advertising1/5
    About the same
  15. Book 15 · Great Moments in Football History
    Violence2/5Frightening scenes1/5Products & advertising1/5
    About the same
  16. Book 16 · Tackle Without a TeamAges 8+
    Violence2/5Frightening scenes1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  17. Book 17 · Undercover tailbackAges 8+
    Frightening scenes1/5Strong language1/5Violence1/5
    About the same
  18. Book 18 · QB Blitz
    Violence2/5Frightening scenes1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  19. Book 19 · TakedownAges 8+
    Violence2/5
    Gets gentler

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What’s in it?

Violence1/5
Why this rating?

Contains standard athletic contact associated with football games.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience2/5
Why this rating?

Cap shows initiative and persistence by organizing a team despite practical obstacles and family disagreement.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Cap creatively solves a community problem by organizing a six-man team and finding ways to make it viable.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Provides insight into organization and teamwork, incidental to the narrative.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Encourages cooperation and positive intergenerational relationships.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

The premise supports lessons about teamwork, perseverance, fairness and resolving conflict across generations.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Characters demonstrate effort and cooperation in pursuit of a collective goal.

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