Buzzer Basket

Clair Bee

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Buzzer Basket

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Clair Bee

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

Here's a secret: State University’s basketball team is on the edge of falling apart just when a new coach with a totally different game plan arrives. Chip, the star player, finds himself sidelined and struggling to keep up with everything. But that's only the beginning.

Quick Assessment

Buzzer Basket follows Chip Hilton and his State University basketball team as they face challenges with a new coach and a different playing style. The story highlights themes of teamwork, perseverance, and adapting to change, appropriate for middle-grade readers aged 9-12. Parents should note the story includes mild sports competition tension but no intense content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

177 pages
ISBN
9781433676550
Pages
177
Publisher
B&H Publishing Group
Published
2001
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Basketball