What reading level is A Shot at Loyalty?

A Shot at Loyalty by Kathryn Diane Grace is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is A Shot at Loyalty appropriate for?

A Shot at Loyalty is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is A Shot at Loyalty?

A Shot at Loyalty is fiction — Competition.

Does A Shot at Loyalty have any content warnings?

A Shot at Loyalty has a HootRating of 9LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is A Shot at Loyalty?

A Shot at Loyalty by Kathryn Diane Grace is 128 pages.

A Shot at Loyalty

Kathryn Diane Grace

A Shot at Loyalty

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Kathryn Diane Grace

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The sharp squeak of sneakers echoes across the gym floor, mixing with the thud of the basketball bouncing. Laurene feels the sweat drip down her back as the game tightens, and her friends whisper for her to cheat. But when loyalty is on the line, can she make the right choice?

Themes

Friendship Sports Coming of AgeMoral Complexity

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows Laurene, an eighth grader passionate about basketball and track, who faces peer pressure to cheat during close competitions. The story explores themes of friendship, integrity, and the challenges of making ethical decisions at a young age. It is suitable for ages 9-12 and contains light emotional tension related to loyalty and peer influence.