Juggling
Robert Lerhman
Juggling
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Robert Lerhman
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
Howie Berger is no ordinary soccer star—he's juggling the tricky game of first love while trying to win over his tough, clannish teammates. His moves on the field are sharp, but can he score in the game of friendship and respect? What happens when being true to yourself means risking it all?
Quick Assessment
This young adult novel follows Howie Berger, a high school soccer standout navigating the challenges of first love and peer acceptance within a close-knit team. Set against a New York backdrop with cultural insights into Jewish identity, it explores themes of self-discovery and belonging, appropriate for ages 13 and up. The story handles adolescent emotions and social dynamics without graphic content.
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
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780399211058
- Pages
- 247
- Publisher
- Cliffs Notes
- Published
- November 1984
- Type
- Fiction