Slap Shot
Andre J. Garant
Slap Shot
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Florida Vacation
by Andre J. Garant
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?
Themes
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 — SocialReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781587216527
- Pages
- 112
- Publisher
- 1st Books Library
- Published
- July 20, 2000
- Type
- Fiction