What reading level is Knockout Games?

Knockout Games by Greg Neri is at a Level 4-5 reading level (Lexile 570L). Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Knockout Games appropriate for?

Knockout Games is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Intense" (4/5). Content flags: Violence, Physical Danger, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is Knockout Games?

Knockout Games is fiction — Young Adult Fiction. Part of the Fiction - Young Adult (Carolrhoda Lab) series.

Does Knockout Games have any content warnings?

Knockout Games has a content intensity rating of "Intense" (4/5). Content flags include: Violence, Physical Danger, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Knockout Games?

Knockout Games by Greg Neri is 298 pages (approximately 69,310 words).

Knockout Games

Greg Neri

Knockout Games

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Greg Neri

Fiction - Young Adult (Carolrhoda Lab)

Reading Level 4-5 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 13+ Heads Up

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Kalvin Barnes lives for the thrill of the knockout game, capturing every moment on video with his crew. When Erica, a new and shy girl with a talent for filmmaking, joins him, Kalvin hopes she can create a video that reveals the raw power behind the game. But as Erica witnesses the true consequences, she must confront the painful reality behind the dangerous rush.

Themes

GangsViolenceFriendship Coming of Age Social Justice

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include violence, physical danger, emotional: fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 13+.