2004 Daily Cal
D Borgenicht
2004 Daily Cal
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Worst Case Golf D
by D Borgenicht
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a golf hero? Imagine stepping onto the green, facing legendary moments and tricky mishaps that could make or break your game. Can you master the secrets of golf greatness and survive the unexpected challenges?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction book introduces readers to the world of golf through stories of heroic players and memorable moments in golf history. Suitable for ages 9-12, it combines sports excitement with lessons on overcoming challenges, making it a great choice for young readers interested in sports and perseverance.
Why we rated 2004 Daily Cal 12C
2004 Daily Cal is written at a Level 7 reading level across 323 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, 2004 Daily Cal works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate 2004 Daily Cal as 12C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, 2004 Daily Cal explores sports, adventure, and perseverance — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about sports, adventure, perseverance.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780811837477
- Pages
- 323
- Publisher
- Chronicle Books
- Published
- July 1, 2003
- Type
- Fiction