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Sylvia Gunnery

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Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sylvia Gunnery

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

Jay Hirtle is the player everyone thinks can't lead — but he's about to prove they’re wrong. When old friendships turn into fierce rivalries, Jay must face the hardest opponent: his own team. Winning the championship means fixing more than just the game.

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction centers on Jay Hirtle, a young basketball player navigating team dynamics and leadership challenges as he tries to guide his former teammates to a championship. Suitable for ages 9-12, it addresses themes of friendship, conflict resolution, and teamwork in a sports setting, with no intense content concerns.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Bullying
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

128 pages
ISBN
9781459403765
Pages
128
Publisher
Lorimer
Published
2013
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Basketball StoriesBasketballAthletesSportsAmerican Literature