Offsides
by Erik E. Esckilsen
Reading Level 5-6 Mild (Lvl 2)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 5th 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
Tom Gray, a talented soccer player from the Mohawk Nation, faces a tough choice when he transfers to a new high school. Standing up against the disrespectful team mascot, he decides not to join the Warriors, sparking challenges on and off the field. His journey explores identity, courage, and the power of standing up for what’s right.
Representation & Themes
MulticulturalSportsComing of AgeSocial JusticeFamily
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — Mild Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Identity & Self-Discovery Racial Discrimination
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 0618462848
- Pages
- 172
- Published
- 2004
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 43,338
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
Mohawk Indians -- Juvenile fiction.Mohawk Indians -- Fiction.Indians of North America -- New York (State) -- Fiction.Moving, Household -- Fiction.High schools -- Fiction.Schools -- Fiction.Soccer -- Fiction.