Jake Maddox JV
Jane bingham
Jake Maddox JV
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jane bingham
The text is written at a 8th 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
The sharp whistle blows across the field, the smell of fresh-cut grass fills the air, and the thud of a bouncing ball echoes in your ears. Every sprint, pass, and goal brings new challenges and lessons about teamwork and courage. Feel the rush of the game and the heart of a champion growing stronger with each play.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This sports-themed fiction book is designed for reluctant or struggling readers aged 9 to 12, featuring simple language and short chapters to build reading confidence. It emphasizes character growth, sportsmanship, and teamwork through engaging plots and relatable scenarios. Additional resources like discussion questions and a glossary support comprehension and encourage further learning.
Why we rated Jake Maddox JV 12LE
Jake Maddox JV is written at a Level 8 reading level across 1728 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 9.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Jake Maddox JV works for readers up to grade 10.0.
We rate Jake Maddox JV as 12LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Jake Maddox JV explores sports, friendship, character growth, teamwork, and family — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about sports, friendship, character growth.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12LE — Light — EmotionalNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781496559418
- Pages
- 1,728
- Publisher
- Capstone
- Published
- 2018
- Type
- Fiction