Hat Trick

Mack. W. C.

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Hat Trick

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Mack. W. C.

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) 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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

JT McDonald may be the smallest player on his hockey team, but his determination to shine on the ice never wavers. When a new, larger teammate named Eddie arrives, JT struggles to keep up both in hockey and in school. Facing challenges at home and on the rink, JT discovers that his rival might just become his greatest ally.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with gentle content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

169 pages
38,049 words
4h 14m read-aloud
ISBN
9781443102018
Pages
169
Publisher
Scholastic Canada
Published
Jul 24, 2010
Type
Fiction
Word Count
38,049
Read-Aloud
~4h 14m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Hockey StoriesPersistenceHockey