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Technical Foul — Content Guide for Parents

By Rich WallaceScholasticISBN 9780439799720118 pages
Technical Foul

Found in this book

None of the 9 themes were found in the reviews we checked.

Not found

  • Violence
  • Scary content
  • Religion
  • Race & culture
  • Climate
  • Sexual content
  • Gender roles

Couldn't confirm

  • Profanity
  • Gender & orientation
  • Profanity: No source lists the book's language, so it is unknown whether it contains swear words.
  • Gender & orientation: The sources describe a basketball story and teamwork but do not cover characters' relationships or identities in enough detail to rule this out.

Content themes

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Religion

PRESENT

Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Jared, a high-scoring member of the Hudson City Middle School basketball team, gets angry when the point guard accuses him of being responsible for their string of losses, but finally realizes they can win only if he becomes a team player.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Technical Foul appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    Reviews we checked describe none of the 9 themes we track. Review the breakdown above to decide if it fits your family.

  • Does Technical Foul have violence?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Technical Foul have scary content?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Technical Foul have religion?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Technical Foul have race & culture?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Technical Foul have profanity?

    Couldn't confirm: No source lists the book's language, so it is unknown whether it contains swear words.

  • Does Technical Foul have climate?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Technical Foul have sexual content?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Technical Foul have gender roles?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Technical Foul have gender & orientation?

    Couldn't confirm: The sources describe a basketball story and teamwork but do not cover characters' relationships or identities in enough detail to rule this out.

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