Game

Elizabeth Neal

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Game

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Elizabeth Neal

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Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Marcus and Taj have always struggled on the basketball court, but when the last game of the season gives them a shot to prove themselves, everything changes. After a missed opportunity, Marcus is surprised by a mysterious message offering a chance to rewrite the game’s ending. Facing a tough choice, he must decide if fixing his mistake is worth overshadowing his friend's big moment.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

7/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

104 pages
14,913 words
1h 39m read-aloud
ISBN
9781541540316
Pages
104
Publisher
Darby Creek TM
Published
2019
Type
Fiction
Word Count
14,913
Read-Aloud
~1h 39m
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

BasketballFriendshipSchoolsConduct of Life