Full court press

Eric Walters

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Full court press

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Eric Walters

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

Here’s a secret: two younger players, Nick and Kia, are about to challenge the rules of the game. Everyone thinks they’re too young to join the school’s rep basketball team, but they have a plan that could change everything—if only their teammates would listen. And that’s only the beginning.

Themes

Sports & RecreationBasketballWomen in SportsFriendshipTeamworkComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade sports novel follows Nick and Kia, younger players trying to make their school’s basketball rep team, which is usually made up of older students. It explores themes of determination, teamwork, and overcoming age barriers in sports. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story contains mild conflict related to sports competition and social challenges.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Bullying
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

152 pages
ISBN
9780613627610
Pages
152
Publisher
Turtleback
Published
2000
Type
Fiction
Era
Contemporary (2000)

Genres

Subjects

Sports & RecreationBasketballWomen in SportsSchoolsBasketball for WomenWomen Athletes