Sharp Practice
John farris
Sharp Practice
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by John farris
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 gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Here's a secret: beneath every sharp decision lies a hidden story waiting to unfold. What if every choice you make could change everything you thought you knew? But that's only the beginning.
Quick Assessment
Sharp Practice is a middle-grade fiction book suited for ages 9 to 12, revolving around themes that don't fit into typical categories. It offers a thoughtful narrative that encourages readers to think about choices and consequences in a compelling way. The story contains no intense content, making it appropriate for its target audience.
Why we rated Sharp Practice 11C
Sharp Practice is written at a Level 6 reading level across 277 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Sharp Practice works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Sharp Practice as 11C ("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.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780671800987
- Pages
- 277
- Publisher
- Markham, Ontario : Simon & Schuster of Canada
- Published
- September 1, 1975
- Type
- Fiction