What reading level is Bad Break (The Gymnasts, 1st)?

Bad Break (The Gymnasts, 1st) by Elizabeth Levy is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Bad Break (The Gymnasts, 1st) appropriate for?

Bad Break (The Gymnasts, 1st) is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Fear & Anxiety, Mild Peril.

What genre is Bad Break (The Gymnasts, 1st)?

Bad Break (The Gymnasts, 1st) is fiction.

Does Bad Break (The Gymnasts, 1st) have any content warnings?

Bad Break (The Gymnasts, 1st) has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Fear & Anxiety, Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Bad Break (The Gymnasts, 1st)?

Bad Break (The Gymnasts, 1st) by Elizabeth Levy is 114 pages.

Bad Break (The Gymnasts, 1st)

Elizabeth Levy

Bad Break (The Gymnasts, 1st)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Elizabeth Levy

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) 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 snap of a broken bone still echoes in Cindi's mind, and the cool touch of her cast feels like a heavy reminder. The gym mat smells like sweat and determination as she steps back into practice, heart pounding with doubt. Can she find the courage to flip past her fears and trust her body again?

Themes

Coming of Age Family SportsMental HealthFriendship

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction follows Cindi, a young gymnast recovering from a broken leg who struggles with lingering fear and shaken confidence. Suitable for ages 9-12, it sensitively explores themes of overcoming injury and self-doubt without graphic content. Parents can expect a supportive story about resilience and personal growth.