What reading level is Sack attack!?

Sack attack! by Blake A. Hoena is at a Level 2-3 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Sack attack! appropriate for?

Sack attack! is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 7C (Clear).

What genre is Sack attack!?

Sack attack! is fiction — Juvenile Nonfiction. Part of the Sports Illustrated Kids Graphic Novels; Sports Illustrated Kids (Stone Arch Books) series.

Does Sack attack! have any content warnings?

Sack attack! has a HootRating of 7C (Clear). 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 Sack attack!?

Sack attack! by Blake A. Hoena is 49 pages (approximately 1,400 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Sack attack!

Blake A. Hoena

Sack attack!

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Blake A. Hoena

Sports Illustrated Kids Graphic Novels; Sports Illustrated Kids (Stone Arch Books)

Reading Level 2-3 7C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 2nd 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

Trenton relies on clever thinking while Mike depends on strength as they face off on the football field. Together, they show that brains and brawn make a winning defense. Their teamwork and unique styles bring the game to life in a fun and exciting way.

Themes

Sports FriendshipTeamworkGraphic novels

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 2-3 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Sack attack! 7C

Sack attack! is written at a Level 2-3 reading level across 49 pages (approximately 1,400 words). Strong independent readers around grade 3.8 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Sack attack! works for readers up to grade 4.8.

Read aloud, Sack attack! takes about 9 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate Sack attack! as 7C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.

Thematically, Sack attack! explores sports, friendship, teamwork, and graphic novels — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about sports, friendship, teamwork.