Daisy and the trouble with sports day

Kes Gray

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Daisy and the trouble with sports day

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Kes Gray

Reading Level 7 12LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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

The sharp whistle blows, and the crowd's cheers mix with the pounding of feet on the track. Daisy feels the rough gravel under her sneakers and the warm sun on her face as she races side by side with Gabby. But winning isn't just about speed—it's about friendship, tricky choices, and surprises that nobody saw coming.

Themes

CompetitionBehaviorSchool contestsFriendshipJuvenile fiction

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction follows Daisy and her friend Gabby as they navigate competition and friendship during their school's sports day. The story explores themes of behavior and the psychology of competition in a relatable, age-appropriate way for 9- to 12-year-olds. Parents can expect a lighthearted narrative with an emphasis on school contests and the challenges kids face in competitive settings.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12LE — 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

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

301 pages
ISBN
9781782952855
Pages
301
Publisher
A Daisy Story
Published
2014
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

CompetitionBehaviorSchool ContestsChildren's Stories, EnglishSportsFriendshipSchools

People

Daisy (Fictitious character from Gray)