Strong language1/5
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BATTING ORDER
Matt and Ben aim to take their team all the way to the top. (Ages 8 to 12)
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Recommended age10+
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- Frightening scenes1/5
- Strong language1/5
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- Good role models4/5
- Positive messages4/5
- Courage & resilience3/5
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- Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
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