Face-Off (Get in the Game)
Lawrence, David, Yu, Bill
Face-Off (Get in the Game)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Lawrence, David, Yu, Bill
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Artie Lieberman is ready to play lacrosse, but standing up to bullies might be the biggest challenge on the field! Can he find the courage to face the toughest players off the field and prove that bravery is just as important as skill? What happens when the game isn’t just about sports but about standing tall?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader fiction book follows Artie Lieberman as he navigates the excitement of joining a lacrosse team while facing bullying from older boys. Suitable for ages 5 to 8, it thoughtfully addresses themes of courage and resilience in the face of social challenges. The book also includes educational content such as discussion prompts, a lacrosse quiz, and fun facts, making it a helpful resource for teaching sportsmanship and social skills.
Why we rated Face-Off (Get in the Game) 7LE
Face-Off (Get in the Game) is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Face-Off (Get in the Game) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Face-Off (Get in the Game) as 7LE ("Light — Emotional") 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.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Face-Off (Get in the Game) explores bullying, friendship, sports, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about bullying, friendship, sports.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781532132957
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Graphic Panet
- Published
- 2018-09-01
- Type
- Nonfiction