Shootout
Mike Lupica
Shootout
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Mike Lupica
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
Jake is the best player on his soccer team — or at least he was. Suddenly, he’s traded to the worst team in the league, and everything feels like a total loss. But what if losing could teach him the biggest win of all?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Shootout follows twelve-year-old Jake as he navigates a tough transition from a championship-winning soccer team to a struggling new team after his family moves. This middle-grade novel explores themes of family change, perseverance, and social dynamics in sports. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers positive messages about resilience and adapting to new situations.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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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
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780142418444
- Pages
- 176
- Publisher
- Puffin Books
- Published
- 2011
- Type
- Fiction