What reading level is Open Ice?

Open Ice by Hughes, Pat is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Open Ice appropriate for?

Open Ice is recommended for Ages 13+. HootRating: 11ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Open Ice?

Open Ice is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Open Ice have any content warnings?

Open Ice has a HootRating of 11ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Open Ice?

Open Ice by Hughes, Pat is 288 pages.

Open Ice

Hughes, Pat

Open Ice

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Hughes, Pat

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

What happens when the one thing you love the most suddenly stops you in your tracks? Nick Taglio has played hockey since he was five, but a serious concussion might end his season—and his dreams—forever. Can he find a way to score off the ice before everything he cares about falls apart?

Themes

SportsMental HealthFamily Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

Open Ice explores the challenges faced by a teenage hockey player sidelined by a severe concussion. The story addresses themes of injury, mental health, and the impact on family, friendships, and academics. Suitable for ages 13-18, it sensitively handles the emotional struggles of adolescent identity and recovery without graphic content.