Counting Coup

Larry Colton

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Counting Coup

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A True Story of Basketball and Honor on the Little Big Horn

by Larry Colton

Reading Level 7 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

A diverse high school girls' basketball team from a small Montana town unites Crow Indian and white players as they strive for victory, carrying the weight of their community's hopes on their shoulders. Their journey on and off the court reveals strength, resilience, and the power of teamwork. Experience the challenges and triumphs that bring this group together during an unforgettable season.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 7 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, identity & self-discovery, racial discrimination. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Identity & Self-Discovery Racial Discrimination
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

6/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

420 pages
110,803 words
12h 19m read-aloud
ISBN
0446526835
Pages
420
Publisher
Grand Central Pub
Published
September 2000
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
110,803
Read-Aloud
~12h 19m
Text Density
Dense

Genres

Subjects

BasketballHardin High SchoolIndian AthletesNonfictionCrow IndiansBasketball for WomenWomen's StudiesReading Level-Grade 11Reading Level-Grade 12Indians of North America, WestMontana, BiographyBasketball, History