Son of the mob 2
Gordon Korman
Son of the mob 2
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Hollywood Hustle
by Gordon Korman
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 mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
The scent of popcorn and the buzz of a movie set fill the air as Vince steps onto his new campus, hoping for a fresh start far from the shadows of his family's secrets. But when a mysterious suitcase and unexpected kidnappings crash into his world, Vince realizes some things are impossible to leave behind. Can he balance the bright lights of film school with the dark ties of the mob? The story is just beginning to unfold.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade novel follows Vince Luca as he navigates the challenges of attending film school while dealing with the persistent complications of his mob family background. The story includes themes of family loyalty, friendship, and personal growth, with some suspenseful moments involving kidnappings and crime-related drama. Suitable for readers aged 9-12, it offers an engaging mix of adventure and humor without graphic content.
Why we rated Son of the mob 2 11LE
Son of the mob 2 is written at a Level 6 reading level across 268 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Son of the mob 2 works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Son of the mob 2 as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Son of the mob 2 explores family, friendship, adventure, coming of age, and motion pictures — 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about family, friendship, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
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
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780439961783
- Pages
- 268
- Publisher
- Scholastic Canada
- Published
- 2004
- Type
- Fiction