Control freak

Steve Moore

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Control freak

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Steve Moore

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

Steve is the undisputed King of the Bench, and he’s proud of it. But when he finds a mysterious old video game controller that seems to control football plays, everything changes. Could this magical device turn the biggest bench-warmer into the star player—and why does that even matter?

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book follows Steve, a self-proclaimed bench-warmer who discovers an old video game controller that appears to influence football plays. Targeted at ages 9-12, it blends humor and sports themes while exploring fear and phobias in a lighthearted way. The story celebrates teamwork, underdogs, and finding confidence, with content appropriate for middle-grade readers.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

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
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

211 pages
ISBN
9780062203328
Pages
211
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
2017
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

FearPhobiasAthletic AbilityFootball