My Leafs Sweater

Mike Leonetti

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My Leafs Sweater

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Mike Leonetti

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) 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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Michael skates hard across the ice, his breath puffing in the cold air as he chases the puck with all his might. The crowd roars in the background, but Michael’s eyes are fixed on one thing—the blue and white sweater of his hero, Darryl Sittler. Just when he thinks he’s found the perfect Leafs sweater, something unexpected happens that could change everything.

Themes

Sports & Recreation - HockeyFriendshipFamilyComing of AgeJuvenile Fiction

Quick Assessment

Set in 1976, this heartwarming story follows young Michael as he dreams of playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs and idolizes his hero, Darryl Sittler. The book explores themes of sportsmanship, fandom, and the deeper meaning behind loving a team beyond just merchandise. Suitable for children ages 9 to 12, it offers a nostalgic look at hockey culture without any intense or mature content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

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
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

ISBN
9780613785020
Publisher
Turtleback
Published
June 2000
Type
Fiction

Subjects

Sports & RecreationHockey