Games

Carol Gorman

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Games

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Carol Gorman

Reading Level 3-4 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 11+ Matched

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Mick and Boot are fierce rivals who can't stand each other, but when a new principal makes them spend daily time playing games together, sparks fly in unexpected ways. As they compete for attention, friendship, and family respect, their fierce rivalry begins to blur, leading to surprising discoveries about what really matters. Will their battles bring them closer or tear them apart?

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, bullying, fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 11+.

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 Fear & Anxiety Divorce & Family Change
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
9
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

288 pages
59,994 words
6h 40m read-aloud
ISBN
9780060570286
Pages
288
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
January 9, 2007
Type
Fiction
Word Count
59,994
Read-Aloud
~6h 40m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

SchoolsFightingGamesMiddle Schools