A gripping nonfiction tale of Jim Thorpe and the Carlisle Indian School Football Team, blending sports, history, and resilience against racial injustice.
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A gripping nonfiction tale of Jim Thorpe and the Carlisle Indian School Football Team, blending sports, history, and resilience against racial injustice.
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A great American sport and Native American history come together in this true story for middle grade readers about how Jim Thorpe and Pop Warner created the legendary Carlisle Indians football team, from New York Times bestselling author and Newbery Award recipient Steve Sheinkin.
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Romance & sex
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No sexual content depicted.
Violence & gore
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Moderate violence in early football games; injuries and deaths mentioned.
Profanity
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No profanity or strong language present.
Substance use
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Minor mention of a coach as a chain-smoker; not central.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation present.
Religious content
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No religious themes present.
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult themes present.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Strong focus on racial discrimination and U.S. government persecution of Native Americans.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide themes present.
Abuse & suffering
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Major themes of systemic abuse and suffering of Native Americans at boarding schools.
Other
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