Game face
Sylvia Gunnery
Game face
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Sylvia Gunnery
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.
Themes
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 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A 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
- 9781459403765
- Pages
- 128
- Publisher
- Lorimer
- Published
- 2013
- Type
- Fiction