What reading level is Now We're Talking (Scrappers)?

Now We're Talking (Scrappers) by Dean Hughes is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Now We're Talking (Scrappers) appropriate for?

Now We're Talking (Scrappers) is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Bullying, Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is Now We're Talking (Scrappers)?

Now We're Talking (Scrappers) is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Now We're Talking (Scrappers) have any content warnings?

Now We're Talking (Scrappers) has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Bullying, Fear & Anxiety. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Now We're Talking (Scrappers)

Dean Hughes

Now We're Talking (Scrappers)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Dean Hughes

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

What if your secret habit on the baseball field suddenly made you the target of your own team? Imagine being Ollie, a seventh grader whose self-talk on the mound gives away every pitch. Now he has to find a way to pitch with confidence while facing teammates who aren’t so sure he belongs.

Themes

Sports & RecreationFriendship Coming of AgeSocial Situations

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows seventh grader Ollie as he navigates the challenges of middle school baseball and social dynamics when a unique habit causes friction with his teammates. It explores themes of self-confidence, teamwork, and social acceptance, making it suitable for readers aged 9 to 12. Parents should be aware that the story includes mild social conflict and addresses the pressures of fitting in.