What reading level is Games?

Games by Carol Gorman is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Games appropriate for?

Games is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11LE (Light — Emotional).

Games is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Games have any content warnings?

Games has a HootRating of 11LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Games?

Games by Carol Gorman is 288 pages.

Games

Carol Gorman

Games

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Carol Gorman

Reading Level 6 11LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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

Mick and Boot are in the middle of their latest showdown—pushing, teasing, and trying to one-up each other—when their new principal drops a surprise: they must spend an hour and a half every day playing games together, alone in a tiny room. No adults, just two rivals and a pile of challenges. What happens when the game changes and the real fight begins?

Themes

FriendshipSports & RecreationFamily Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores themes of rivalry, friendship, and personal growth through the story of two eighth graders forced to spend time together despite their enmity. Suitable for ages 9-12, it includes mild conflict and competition but handles these with humor and heart. Parents should note the presence of minor physical altercations and typical middle school social dynamics.