No relief
Rich Wallace
No relief
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Rich Wallace
Game Face (ABDO); Calico Chapter Books
The text is written at a 3rd 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
Javon, a seventh-grader and the team's relief pitcher, faces his biggest challenge yet during the summer league championship. As the pressure mounts, he struggles to strike out one tough opponent who keeps getting on base. Can Javon find the confidence and teamwork needed to help his team win the big game?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 3-4 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
4/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781624021343
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- Calico
- Published
- 2016
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 13,862
- Read-Aloud
- ~1h 32m
- Text Density
- Very Dense