What reading level is Power play?

Power play by Eric Walters is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Power play appropriate for?

Power play is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11IE (Intense — Emotional). Content flags: Child Sexual Abuse.

What genre is Power play?

Power play is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Power play have any content warnings?

Power play has a HootRating of 11IE (Intense — Emotional). Content flags include: Child Sexual Abuse. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Power play?

Power play by Eric Walters is 224 pages.

Power play

Eric Walters

Power play

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Eric Walters

Reading Level 6 11IE Ages 9-12 Heads Up

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

The coach points at me and says, "You're on the second line." I skate onto the ice, heart pounding, ready to prove I belong on the first. But behind the cheers, something dark is waiting—something I never saw coming.

Themes

Sports Coming of Age Family Social Justice

Quick Assessment

Power Play is a middle-grade novel that tackles the serious issue of child sexual abuse within the context of junior hockey. It portrays the complex and troubling relationship between a young athlete and his coach with sensitivity and realism. Recommended for ages 9-12, this book is a powerful cautionary tale that addresses difficult topics and may require parental guidance.