What reading level is Basketball game?

Basketball game by Julius Lester is at a Level 3 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Basketball game appropriate for?

Basketball game is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Racial Discrimination, Fear & Anxiety, Adult Hostility.

Does Basketball game have any content warnings?

Basketball game has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Racial Discrimination, Fear & Anxiety, Adult Hostility. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Basketball game?

Basketball game by Julius Lester is 91 pages.

Basketball game

Julius Lester

Basketball game

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Julius Lester

Reading Level 3 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 5-8 Heads Up

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

What happens when two kids from different worlds meet on the basketball court in 1956 Nashville? Imagine the thrill of the game mixed with whispers of a world that’s not quite ready for their friendship. Can their bond survive the challenges lurking just beyond the court?

Themes

FriendshipSports & RecreationBasketballRacial Discrimination

Quick Assessment

Set in 1956 Nashville, this early reader explores the budding friendship between a young Black boy and a white girl against the backdrop of racial tension and adult hostility. Suitable for ages 5-8, the story introduces young readers to themes of friendship, social challenges, and history in an accessible way. Parents should be aware of the historical context of segregation and subtle adult conflict depicted.