Road trip

Eric Walters

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Road trip

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Eric Walters

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

The squeak of sneakers on the polished court echoes as the Magic team faces off against giants in the Midwest. The air smells like fresh sweat and determination, and every dribble sends a pulse of hope through the players. As challenges mount, the team's heart grows stronger—can they prove they belong among the best?

Themes

SportsTeamworkCoachesContests

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade sports fiction follows the Mississauga Magic basketball team on a challenging tournament road trip where they must overcome doubts and tough opponents. The story highlights themes of teamwork, perseverance, and self-belief, suitable for ages 9-12. Parents should note occasional tension around competition and a plot point involving team eligibility challenges.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

171 pages
ISBN
1551432013
Pages
171
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Published
2002
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

BasketballTeamworkCoachesContests