Fast break
Mike Lupica
Fast break
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Mike Lupica
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
After losing his mother, twelve-year-old Jayson pours his heart into basketball while navigating life in a new foster home with a family very different from his own. As he adjusts to unexpected changes and challenges, Jayson must confront his feelings and face off against his old teammates in an important championship game. This story explores resilience, friendship, and the power of embracing new beginnings.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include divorce & family change, racial discrimination, mild peril. Written for readers ages 9-12.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
6/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780399256066
- Pages
- 261
- Publisher
- Viking Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 2015
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 59,685
- Read-Aloud
- ~6h 38m
- Text Density
- Standard