Jamboy
Will Gatti
Jamboy
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Will Gatti
The text is written at a 6th 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
The sharp whistle of a soccer ball cuts through the chilly English air, echoing against ancient stone walls. Abe feels the rough leather beneath his fingers, the weight of a daring plan pressing on his heart. With a team of unlikely heroes and a friend from the enemy’s side, the battle against the witches begins—and nothing will be the same.
Quick Assessment
Jamboy is a thrilling adventure set in England where Abe, determined to free his country from witches, teams up with an unexpected group including elderly soccer players and the witch leader’s daughter. Suitable for middle to high school readers, this novel explores themes of friendship, courage, and confronting difficult alliances. Parents should note the fantasy elements involving witches and the nuanced relationships between characters.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780192752734
- Pages
- 256
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, USA
- Published
- August 14, 2003
- Type
- Fiction