Half and half
by Kenneth H. Kim
Take Ten Books
Reading Level 3-4 Mild (Lvl 2)
Ages 13+
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Nicky, a Chinese American teen, struggles to find his place at school until he joins a basketball team made up of fellow Chinese players. Through the game, he discovers his own strengths, forms meaningful friendships, and gains deeper insight into his family's stories. This journey helps him embrace his identity both on and off the court.
Representation & Themes
MulticulturalBasketballFriendshipFamilyComing of Age
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — Mild Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Data confidence: standard
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Details
- ISBN
- 1562540912
- Pages
- 51
- Publisher
- Saddleback Pub
- Published
- 1993
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 6,161
Genres
Basketball stories
Subjects
Basketball storiesBasketballFictionChinese Americans