What reading level is Gamble?

Gamble by Patrick Jones is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Gamble appropriate for?

Gamble is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety, Racial Discrimination.

What genre is Gamble?

Gamble is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Gamble have any content warnings?

Gamble has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety, Racial Discrimination. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Gamble?

Gamble by Patrick Jones is 104 pages.

Gamble

Patrick Jones

Gamble

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Patrick Jones

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) 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: Leung has been mastering Wing Chun, a special kind of martial art that teaches balance and focus. But when he watches the wild boxing matches at the Woodrat Club, everything he knows about fighting is challenged—and that’s only the beginning.

Themes

BoxingFriendshipCultural IdentityComing of Age Family

Quick Assessment

Gamble follows Leung, a young Chinese American boy skilled in Wing Chun, as he faces the challenges of entering New York City's bareknuckle boxing scene. This middle-grade novel explores themes of cultural identity, friendship, and resilience amid prejudice. Suitable for ages 9-12, it includes mild themes of conflict and discrimination but handles them thoughtfully.