Lottery

Beth Goobie

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Lottery

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Beth Goobie

Reading Level 6 11LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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

Here’s a secret: what if winning a lottery at school wasn’t as lucky as it sounds? Imagine being chosen for something that everyone else envies, but it comes with a price you never expected. And that’s only the beginning.

Themes

FriendshipComing of AgeSchool LifePeer Pressure

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores the intense influence of peer pressure in a school setting, offering an engaging story for readers ages 9-12. It thoughtfully addresses social dynamics and the challenges kids face when trying to fit in. Parents should know it contains realistic portrayals of peer influence but no graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Bullying Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

289 pages
ISBN
9780571228638
Pages
289
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Published
2002
Type
Fiction
Era
Contemporary (2002)

Genres

Subjects

Young Adult FictionEmotional ProblemsLotteriesBullyingHigh SchoolsSchoolsCliquesCanadaPsychological AbuseBullying in SchoolsHelpfulnessAdolescence

Places

Canada