What reading level is Like Mike?

Like Mike by Scholastic, Incorporated is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Like Mike appropriate for?

Like Mike is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Loss & Grief, Loneliness, Mild Peril.

What genre is Like Mike?

Like Mike is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Like Mike have any content warnings?

Like Mike has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Loss & Grief, Loneliness, Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Like Mike?

Like Mike by Scholastic, Incorporated is 112 pages.

Like Mike

Scholastic, Incorporated

Like Mike

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Scholastic, Incorporated

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The squeak of sneakers echoes through the empty gym, mixing with the faint smell of worn leather and sweat. Calvin slips on a mysterious pair of shoes, and suddenly, the court feels alive with magic beneath his feet. But is the power in the shoes—or inside Calvin himself?

Themes

FamilyOrphans & Foster CareSports & RecreationFriendship Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows thirteen-year-old Calvin, an orphan living in a challenging foster home environment, who discovers a magical pair of basketball sneakers that boost his confidence and skills. While the story includes themes of family, belonging, and overcoming adversity, it remains appropriate for ages 9 to 12 with mild emotional challenges related to orphanhood and social situations. The narrative encourages self-belief and the true meaning of family beyond magical shortcuts.