What reading level is Breaking Game?

Breaking Game by Scott Charles is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Breaking Game appropriate for?

Breaking Game is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional).

Does Breaking Game have any content warnings?

Breaking Game has a HootRating of 9ME (Moderate — 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 Breaking Game?

Breaking Game by Scott Charles is 170 pages.

Breaking Game

Scott Charles

Breaking Game

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Scott Charles

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

What if one moment on the soccer field changes everything? Twelve-year-old Rebecca faces a shocking red card that sends her not home, but to a strange camp where only the toughest young athletes survive. Can she prove she belongs before it's too late?

Themes

Sports Adventure Friendship Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows 12-year-old Rebecca, whose soccer vacation takes an unexpected turn after a serious foul leads her to a mysterious camp for highly competitive young athletes. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story explores themes of sportsmanship, competition, and resilience with some mild tension around physical challenges and rivalry.