Screaming Eagles
Mark B. Dengel
Screaming Eagles
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
a high school football story
by Mark B. Dengel
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
The sharp whistle of the referee cuts through the crisp autumn air, mingling with the thud of cleats pounding the turf. Two brothers step onto the field, each carrying dreams heavier than their pads—one chasing glory as team captain, the other battling doubts and bullies. Amid roaring crowds and tangled loyalties, their journey is more than a game; it's about finding who they really are.
Themes
Quick Assessment
Screaming Eagles follows the story of two brothers navigating the highs and lows of high school football, sibling dynamics, and personal growth. Aimed at young teens and older, it explores themes of sportsmanship, bullying, and relationships in a realistic setting. Parents should be aware of typical adolescent challenges portrayed, including peer pressure and bullying.
Why we rated Screaming Eagles 11LE
Screaming Eagles is written at a Level 6 reading level across 228 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Screaming Eagles works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Screaming Eagles as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Screaming Eagles explores family, sports, bullying, coming of age, and friendship — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about family, sports, bullying.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781625530448
- Pages
- 228
- Publisher
- Martin Sisters Publishing
- Published
- 2013
- Type
- Fiction