Just my rotten luck

James Patterson, Chris Tebbetts

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Just my rotten luck

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by James Patterson, Chris Tebbetts

Reading Level 3-4 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Rafe is the biggest troublemaker you’ll ever meet, but this time he’s taking on his toughest challenge yet—joining the football team with his worst enemy! Can his secret art project and a game-winning play change everything? What happens when trouble and popularity collide?

Themes

BullyingFamiliesMiddle schoolsFriendshipHumorSports

Quick Assessment

This humorous middle-grade novel follows Rafe, a mischievous boy navigating the challenges of middle school, bullying, and self-expression through art and sports. Suitable for early readers aged 5-8, it addresses themes of friendship, bullying, and personal growth with lightheartedness and relatable school experiences. Parents should note the presence of bullying and mild conflict typical of school settings.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Bullying Mild Peril
Data confidence: high

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

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
3
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

301 pages
ISBN
9780316284776
Pages
301
Publisher
jimmy patterson
Published
2015
Type
Fiction
Lexile
670L

Genres

Subjects

BullyingFamiliesMiddle SchoolsBulliesFamily LifeFlag FootballSchoolsArtFriendshipArtsHumorous StoriesFootballLearning Disabled TeenagersBullying in SchoolsFootball StoriesTeacher-student RelationshipsCartoonistsSelf-esteemSelf-realizationKhatchadorian, RafeRomans, Nouvelles, Etc. Pour La JeunesseÉcolesAdolescents En Difficulté D'apprentissageIntimidation Dans Les ÉcolesRécits De Football AméricainRelations Enseignants-élèvesDessinateurs De Bandes DessinéesAppréciationEstime De SoiRéalisation De SoiRomans, NouvellesTroubles De L'apprentissageIntimidation