Dust bowl girls

Lydia Reeder

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Dust bowl girls

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Inspiring Story of the Team that Barnstormed Its Way to Basketball Glory

by Lydia Reeder

Reading Level 7-8 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 11+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Set during the hardships of the Dust Bowl era, this story follows a determined group of young women who form a basketball team at Oklahoma Presbyterian College. Their courage and teamwork help them overcome challenges both on and off the court, inspiring change and proving their strength in a time of struggle. Experience a tale of friendship, resilience, and the power of sports to unite and uplift.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 7-8 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include poverty & hardship, historical. Written for readers ages 11+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Poverty & Hardship Historical
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

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
7
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

286 pages
85,621 words
9h 31m read-aloud
ISBN
9781616204662
Pages
286
Publisher
Algonquin Books
Published
2017
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
85,621
Read-Aloud
~9h 31m
Text Density
Dense

Genres

Subjects

Oklahoma Presbyterian CollegeBasketballWomen Basketball PlayersBasketball CoachesBasketball for WomenBasketball, BiographyOklahoma, BiographyBiography & AutobiographyHistoricalSportsWomenModern20th CenturyNative AmericanNorth AmericaUnited StatesState & LocalSouthwestSocial ScienceEthnic StudiesNative American StudiesFeminism & Feminist TheoryWomen's StudiesSports & Recreation

People

Doll Harris (1913-2001)Sam Babb (1891-1937)

Places

Oklahoma