Shut-Out! (Sports Stories)

Camilla Reghelini-Rivers

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Shut-Out! (Sports Stories)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Camilla Reghelini-Rivers

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

What if your biggest dream is to play the big game, but the coach just won’t give you a chance? David faces tough choices on and off the soccer field, where friendships and doubts collide. Will he prove he belongs, or will he be left on the sidelines?

Themes

Sports & Recreation - SoccerFriendshipComing of AgeSocial Issues - General

Quick Assessment

Shut-Out! follows David, a middle-grade soccer player grappling with self-confidence and social challenges as he tries to earn his place on the team. This realistic fiction story explores themes of perseverance, friendship, and overcoming doubts, appropriate for ages 9 to 12. Parents should know it includes mild social conflicts typical of sports and team dynamics.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Social Situations - General
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

ISBN
9780613780865
Publisher
Turtleback
Published
February 2001
Type
Fiction

Subjects

Social IssuesSocial SituationsSports & RecreationSoccer