Book of Beer Pong
Ben Applebaum
Book of Beer Pong
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
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by Ben Applebaum
The text is written at a 6th 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
What if a game could mix ping pong, basketball, and darts all in one thrilling challenge? Imagine mastering secret moves and clever tricks that turn you into a true champion. But can you handle the competition and become the ultimate Beer Pong master?
Quick Assessment
This book offers a humorous and detailed look at the game of Beer Pong, combining elements of ping pong, basketball, and darts. While intended for middle-grade readers, it discusses a game traditionally associated with alcohol, so parents should note its focus on the competitive and skill aspects rather than drinking. The content is suitable for ages 9-12, emphasizing gameplay strategies, etiquette, and tournament hosting tips.
Why we rated Book of Beer Pong 11LS
Book of Beer Pong is written at a Level 6 reading level across 202 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Book of Beer Pong works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Book of Beer Pong as 11LS ("Light — Social") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Book of Beer Pong explores games & activities, humor, and sports — 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 games & activities, humor, sports.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LS — Light — SocialLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" 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
- 9781452122311
- Pages
- 202
- Publisher
- Chronicle Books
- Published
- 2012
- Type
- Fiction