Cover of Prince

Prince

by Bruce Brooks

Wolfbay Wings

Reading Level 6 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12

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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Prince is the only Black player on his hockey team and a star at center, but when a cool basketball coach wants him to join his squad, Prince faces a tough choice between the sport he shares with his cherished grandfather and the new path others expect him to take. Caught between two worlds, he must decide where his true passion lies. This story explores friendship, family bonds, and the challenges of following your own dreams.

Representation & Themes

MulticulturalSportsFamilyFriendship

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
0064406008
Pages
122
Publisher
HarperTrophy
Published
1998
Type
Fiction
Word Count
23,288

Genres

African Americans

Subjects

Hockey -- FictionBasketball -- FictionAfrican Americans -- FictionGrandfathers -- FictionHockeyFictionBasketballAfrican AmericansGrandfathersChildren's fictionHockey, fictionAfrican americans, fictionBasketball, fictionGrandparents, fiction