What reading level is Select?

Select by Christie Matheson is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Select appropriate for?

Select is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is Select?

Select is fiction — Preteen girls.

Does Select have any content warnings?

Select has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Select?

Select by Christie Matheson is 224 pages.

Select

Christie Matheson

Select

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Christie Matheson

Reading Level 6 Mild (Lvl 2) 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

Alex races down the soccer field, the ball glued to her feet, her heart pounding as the crowd cheers. Suddenly, a challenge from the toughest opponent yet—can she keep her spot on Select, the elite team that could change everything? But one unexpected twist might just turn her world upside down.

Themes

Sports Coming of Age Friendship Family

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows twelve-year-old Alex, a talented soccer player who earns a spot on an elite club team, Select. The story explores themes of ambition, competition, and the pressures young athletes face while balancing school and personal growth. Suitable for ages 9-12, it contains mild sports-related tension but no intense content.