What reading level is Derby Girl?

Derby Girl by Shauna Cross is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Derby Girl appropriate for?

Derby Girl is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11LE (Light — Emotional). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is Derby Girl?

Derby Girl is fiction — Fiction.

Does Derby Girl have any content warnings?

Derby Girl has a HootRating of 11LE (Light — Emotional). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Derby Girl?

Derby Girl by Shauna Cross is 256 pages.

Derby Girl

Shauna Cross

Derby Girl

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Shauna Cross

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

Bliss Cavendar is not your average girl—she trades small-town boredom for the wild, fast-paced world of roller derby. She faces tough challenges and discovers what it really means to be strong and fearless. Her journey shows why standing out can change everything.

Themes

Sports & RecreationComing of Age Family FriendshipGirls & Women

Quick Assessment

Derby Girl follows Bliss Cavendar, a young girl who escapes her small-town life by joining a roller derby team. The story explores themes of self-discovery, friendship, and perseverance with some mild conflict related to sports competition and personal growth. It is appropriate for middle-grade readers ages 9-12, offering an engaging look at girls' sports and empowerment.