What reading level is Rebound?

Rebound by Kwame Alexander is at a Level 8 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Rebound appropriate for?

Rebound is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12LE (Light — Emotional).

Does Rebound have any content warnings?

Rebound has a HootRating of 12LE (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 Rebound?

Rebound by Kwame Alexander is 414 pages.

Rebound

Kwame Alexander

Rebound

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Crossover

by Kwame Alexander

Illustrated by Anyabwile, Dawud, 1965- illustrator

Reading Level 8 12LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th 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 a summer away from home could change everything? Twelve-year-old Chuck Bell finds himself living with his grandparents in 1988, where the rhythm of jazz and the thrill of basketball open new doors. But as he uncovers his family's stories, will Chuck find the courage to face his own challenges?

Themes

BasketballFamilyMultigenerationalHistorical Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

Set in 1988, this middle-grade novel follows 12-year-old Chuck Bell as he spends the summer with his grandparents, discovering jazz music, basketball, and family history. The book explores themes of multigenerational connection and personal growth, suitable for ages 9-12. It offers a thoughtful look at family dynamics and self-discovery without intense content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12LE — Light — Emotional

Emotional

Light ←

Physical

Clear

Social

Clear

Thematic

Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

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Details

Book Length

414 pages

ISBN: 9780544868137
Pages: 414
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
Published: 2018
Type: Fiction

Subjects

BasketballFamiliesFamilyMultigenerationalHistoricalUnited States20th CenturyPeople & PlacesAfrican AmericanSports & RecreationAfrican AmericansBoys & MenNovels in VerseBasketball StoriesWashington

Places

Washington (D.C.)