What reading level is Stealing Home?

Stealing Home by Philip F. O'Connor is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Stealing Home appropriate for?

Stealing Home is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Divorce & Family Change, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery, Emotional: Loneliness.

What genre is Stealing Home?

Stealing Home is fiction — Fiction.

How many pages is Stealing Home?

Stealing Home by Philip F. O'Connor is 330 pages.

Stealing Home

Philip F. O'Connor

Stealing Home

Q: Does Stealing Home have any content warnings?

Stealing Home has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Divorce & Family Change, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery, Emotional: Loneliness. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Novel

by Philip F. O'Connor

Reading Level 7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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

What if your world started to fall apart just when you thought you had it all figured out? Benjamin’s family is going through big changes, and his twelve-year-old son, Bobo, is acting out in ways no one understands. As Benjamin coaches Bobo’s baseball team, the game becomes more than just about winning—it’s about fixing what’s broken at home.

Themes

Family Coming of Age SportsEmotional Growth

Quick Assessment

This novel explores the complex emotions and challenges of a modern American family dealing with marital strain, adolescent rebellion, and personal identity crises. Set against the backdrop of a youth baseball season, the story addresses themes of family dynamics, emotional struggles, and reconciliation appropriate for readers aged 9-12. Parents should be aware of mature themes including marital issues and emotional tension, though these are handled with sensitivity and are balanced by the relatable sports setting.