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Kim Wayans

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Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Kim Wayans

Amy Hodgepodge

Reading Level 3-4 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Amy is excited to join the basketball team and works hard practicing with Rusty to get better. Even though her friends think she’s not very good yet, Amy is determined to show them she can play and be a great teammate. This story celebrates teamwork, friendship, and never giving up on your dreams.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
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No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

105 pages
13,757 words
1h 32m read-aloud
ISBN
9780448448985
Pages
105
Publisher
Penguin
Published
2008
Type
Fiction
Word Count
13,757
Read-Aloud
~1h 32m
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

BasketballTeamworkFriendshipSchoolsRacially Mixed PeopleFriendship in FictionBasketball in FictionSchools in FictionRacially Mixed People in FictionBasketball Stories