Control freak
Steve Moore
Control freak
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Steve Moore
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?
Themes
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 — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780062203328
- Pages
- 211
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Fiction