What reading level is Calling the shots?

Calling the shots by Ellen Hartman is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Calling the shots appropriate for?

Calling the shots is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Calling the shots?

Calling the shots is fiction — Fiction.

Does Calling the shots have any content warnings?

Calling the shots has a HootRating of 11LE (Light — 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 Calling the shots?

Calling the shots by Ellen Hartman is 251 pages.

Calling the shots

Ellen Hartman

Calling the shots

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ellen Hartman

Reading Level 6 11LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

Bryan James skates hard, shouting advice from the sidelines as his daughter Allie faces off against a rival on the ice. Suddenly, a whistle blows and tension crackles—Allie’s tangled up in trouble with another player! With a stern parent waiting and a messy mediation ahead, Bryan wonders: can he keep his family—and his heart—on the right track?

Themes

Family Sports Coming of Age Friendship Romance

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores the challenges of single parenthood through the lens of a father-daughter relationship centered around hockey. It addresses themes of family dynamics, conflict resolution, and budding relationships in a sports context suitable for ages 9-12. Parents should note the story involves a conflict between children on a team and a mediation setting but handles these topics in an age-appropriate manner.