Chess Rumble

G. Neri

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Chess Rumble

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by G. Neri

Reading Level 3-4 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Heads Up

The text is written at a 3rd 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

Marcus faces tough challenges at home and school, struggling with anger and bullying. When a chance meeting with a skilled chess player offers a new way to face his problems, Marcus begins to discover the power of strategy and self-control. His journey shows how thinking ahead can change the game in life.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include loss & grief, bullying, anger. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Loss & Grief Bullying Anger Emotional
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

6/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
9
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

64 pages
5,612 words
37m read-aloud
ISBN
9781584302797
Pages
64
Publisher
Lee & Low Books
Published
November 8, 2007
Type
Fiction
Word Count
5,612
Read-Aloud
~37 min
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

Early LearningEarly Learning ConceptsSocial IssuesSports & RecreationGamesConceptsBehaviorChessProblem Families