Power Play
Greg Farshtey
Power Play
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Greg Farshtey
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 six new heroes landed on a mysterious island, ready to find their missing friends, only to discover a fierce battle between villagers and villains? Imagine the power of a mighty warrior stolen by the bad guys, turning the fight into a desperate struggle. Can the heroes stop the villains before it's too late?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Power Play follows six young heroes called the Toa Inika as they arrive on the island of Voya Nui to find their missing friends. Instead, they encounter a strong resistance movement against dangerous enemies called the Piraka, who have stolen a powerful artifact. Suitable for readers aged 9-12, the story contains action and fantasy violence typical of middle-grade adventure fiction.
Why we rated Power Play 9LP
Power Play is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 128 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Power Play works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Power Play as 9LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Power Play explores adventure, fantasy & magic, friendship, and action — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, fantasy & magic, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780439828048
- Pages
- 128
- Publisher
- Scholastic
- Published
- August 1, 2006
- Type
- Fiction