Team Player

Jeffrey Pratt

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Team Player

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jeffrey Pratt

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

The sharp whistle of the referee slices through the crisp autumn air as cleats pound the turf beneath bright stadium lights. Danny’s heart races—he’s the starting quarterback, ready to lead his team to victory. But when Alice, a super-smart android with lightning-fast moves, joins the team, everything changes in a way no one expected.

Quick Assessment

Set in a near-future high school, this middle-grade novel explores themes of teamwork and acceptance through the lens of a human-android football team. It’s suitable for ages 9-12 and handles the challenges of integration and competition with a light touch, making it an engaging read without intense conflict or mature themes.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Light
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

112 pages
ISBN
9781541572942
Pages
112
Publisher
Darby Creek TM
Published
2019
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

RobotsFootballSchoolsScience Fiction