Full court press
Eric Walters
Full court press
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Eric Walters
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
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 — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780613627610
- Pages
- 152
- Publisher
- Turtleback
- Published
- 2000
- Type
- Fiction
- Era
- Contemporary (2000)