What reading level is Quarterback Walk-On?

Quarterback Walk-On by Thomas J. Dygard is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Quarterback Walk-On appropriate for?

Quarterback Walk-On is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Quarterback Walk-On?

Quarterback Walk-On is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Quarterback Walk-On have any content warnings?

Quarterback Walk-On has a HootRating of 11LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Quarterback Walk-On?

Quarterback Walk-On by Thomas J. Dygard is 224 pages.

Quarterback Walk-On

Thomas J. Dygard

Quarterback Walk-On

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Thomas J. Dygard

Reading Level 6 11LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The sharp whistle of the coach cuts through the humid Texas air as the football thuds against worn cleats on the field. Suddenly, a fourth-string quarterback hears his name called to start next Saturday’s big game. Can he turn the pressure into a victory that everyone will remember?

Themes

Sports & Recreation - FootballPeer PressureFriendship Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows a young fourth-string quarterback who unexpectedly becomes the starting player for his Texas college football team. It explores themes of peer pressure and self-confidence within a sports setting, making it suitable for ages 9-12. The story is engaging and age-appropriate, with no intense content concerns.