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Slap Shot

Andre J. Garant

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Slap Shot

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

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by Andre J. Garant

Reading Level 4-5 9MS Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Nicodemus Jadey isn’t just any counter-terrorist agent—he’s caught between two worlds and a brewing war that could change everything. With his mighty team, the Titans, he faces tough choices that challenge what it means to fight for freedom. But when the lines blur, whose side will he really be on?

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction explores complex themes of multiculturalism, racism, and social prejudice through an action-packed story about a young agent and his siblings caught in a conflict on their home planet. It combines science fiction with sports elements and tackles important social issues suitable for ages 9-12. Parents should note the story includes themes of war and moral ambiguity, presented in a way that encourages thoughtful discussion.

Why we rated Slap Shot 9MS

Slap Shot is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 112 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Slap Shot works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate Slap Shot as 9MS ("Moderate — Social") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril, social complexity, thematic difficulty — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.

Thematically, Slap Shot explores multicultural, racism & prejudice, social justice, sports, and adventure — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
  • Kids drawn to stories about multicultural, racism & prejudice, social justice.

Maybe not for

  • ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9MS — Moderate — Social
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Moderate

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

112 pages
ISBN
9781587216527
Pages
112
Publisher
1st Books Library
Published
July 20, 2000
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Fiction Dealing With MulticulturalismRacism, Sexism & PrejudiceSocial IssuesPrejudice & RacismSports & RecreationHockeySocial Situations