What reading level is Double fault?

Double fault by Jerry B. Jenkins is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Double fault appropriate for?

Double fault is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LP (Light — Physical). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is Double fault?

Double fault is fiction — Juvenile Fiction. Part of the Red Rock Mysteries series.

Does Double fault have any content warnings?

Double fault has a HootRating of 9LP (Light — Physical). Content flags include: Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Double fault?

Double fault by Jerry B. Jenkins is 248 pages (approximately 34,336 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Double fault

Jerry B. Jenkins

Double fault

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jerry B. Jenkins

Red Rock Mysteries

Reading Level 4-5 9LP Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 4th 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

Twins Ashley and Bryce head to a tennis camp full of challenges, but when mysterious damage starts happening around the club, everyone thinks they're responsible. Together, they must prove their innocence and uncover who is really causing trouble. Along the way, they learn about trust, teamwork, and standing up for what's right.

Themes

Sports Family FriendshipChristian LifeMystery

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Double fault 9LP

Double fault is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 248 pages (approximately 34,336 words). Strong independent readers around grade 5.7 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Double fault works for readers up to grade 6.7.

Read aloud, Double fault runs about 3.8 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.

We rate Double fault as 9LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril.

Thematically, Double fault explores sports, family, friendship, christian life, and mystery — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about sports, family, friendship.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 13 more books in the Red Rock Mysteries series.