Outcasts United

Warren St. John

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Outcasts United

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference

by Warren St. John

Reading Level 8 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Balanced Read Rich Discussion

The text is written at a 8th 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

In a small Southern town transformed by an influx of refugees, a determined coach brings together a diverse group of young soccer players to form a team called the Fugees. Through teamwork and resilience, these kids from war-torn countries find hope, friendship, and a sense of belonging. Their journey reveals how a community adapts and grows when faced with change and new challenges.

Themes

MulticulturalFamilyFriendshipSportsSocial JusticeComing of AgeImmigration

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 8 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include war & conflict, poverty & hardship, emotional: identity & self-discovery. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

War & Conflict Poverty & Hardship Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery Emotional: Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

7/10

Rich themes that spark meaningful family conversation. Great for book clubs and read-alouds.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
7
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

336 pages
103,289 words
11h 29m read-aloud
ISBN
9780385522045
Pages
336
Publisher
Random House
Published
December 1, 2009
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
103,289
Read-Aloud
~11h 29m
Text Density
Dense

Genres

Social Science

Subjects

NonfictionSocial SciencesEmigration & ImmigrationSociologySportsMiscellaneousHistory of SportsSoccerRefugee ChildrenEthnic RelationsSoccer CoachesCoachingSoccer TeamsWomen CoachesRefugeesRefugees, AfricaEmigration and ImmigrationSoccer, BiographyGeorgia, BiographyMufleh, LumaWomen Coaches--georgia--clarkston--biographySoccer Teams--georgia--clarkstonSoccer Coaches--georgia--clarkston--biographyRefugee Children--georgia--clarkstonRefugees--africaSoccer--coachingSoccer--coaching--biographyRefugees--clarkstonGv942.7.m84 S83 2009796.334