What reading level is Last Man Out?

Last Man Out by Mike Lupica is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Last Man Out appropriate for?

Last Man Out is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Last Man Out?

Last Man Out is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Last Man Out have any content warnings?

Last Man Out has a HootRating of 11ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Last Man Out?

Last Man Out by Mike Lupica is 272 pages.

Last Man Out

Mike Lupica

Last Man Out

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Mike Lupica

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

The sharp whistle of the referee cuts through the chilly autumn air, while the thud of a football slamming into leather fills the field. Tommy Gallagher, brave and fierce, charges forward with his team, the Brighton Bears, chasing victory. But when the sirens wail off the field, Tommy's courage is tested in a way no game ever could.

Themes

Sports & RecreationFootballFamilyGriefHeroism

Quick Assessment

Last Man Out by Mike Lupica is a middle-grade novel blending sports action with themes of bravery, family, and grief. Following 12-year-old Tommy, a devoted football player whose firefighter father faces a life-threatening emergency, the story sensitively explores coping with loss and heroism. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers thoughtful reflections on risk, resilience, and the bonds that shape us.