Surely Surely Marisol Rainey
Erin Entrada Kelly
Surely Surely Marisol Rainey
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Erin Entrada Kelly
The text is written at a 4th 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
Marisol's heart races as Coach Decker blows the whistle—it's kickball time, the one thing she dreads most. She lines up, ready to kick, but what if everything goes wrong? Suddenly, her brother Oz steps in, but will his help make things better or worse?
Quick Assessment
Surely Surely Marisol Rainey is a middle-grade novel about a young girl navigating her fears around gym class and fitting in with friends and family. With humor and relatable challenges, it explores themes of perseverance, friendship, and self-acceptance, suitable for readers aged 9-12. The story includes light sports-related anxiety but contains no strong content concerns.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780062970459
- Pages
- 160
- Publisher
- Greenwillow Books
- Published
- Aug 09, 2022
- Type
- Fiction