Sports PLUS
Jeffrey Pratt Beedy
Sports PLUS
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Positive Learning Using Sports
by Jeffrey Pratt Beedy
The text is written at a 8th 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 sharp whistle blows, echoing across the field as the crowd's cheers mingle with the thud of a bouncing ball. Sweat drips and hearts race, but beyond the game lies a bigger challenge—learning to be fair, kind, and strong even when the score is close. What if playing sports could teach you how to win at life, not just the game?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Sports PLUS explores how competitive sports can shape children's character, highlighting both positive and negative effects. Targeted at middle-grade readers, the story encourages ethical play, teamwork, and self-control through relatable sports scenarios. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers a thoughtful perspective on the moral lessons sports can teach.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12LT — Light — ThematicLight 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
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780985522308
- Pages
- 748
- Publisher
- Global Children Publishing
- Published
- 2016
- Type
- Nonfiction