The fortunate few
Tim Kennemore
The fortunate few
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Tim Kennemore
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
What if every day of your life was spent training to be the best gymnast in the world? Imagine starting at age five, with the whole future riding on your flips and jumps. Fourteen-year-old Jodie Bell lives this reality—but what happens when the pressure to stay on top becomes too much?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Set in a future society where girls train as professional gymnasts from a very young age, this middle-grade novel follows fourteen-year-old Jodie Bell, the highest paid gymnast of her generation. The story explores themes of ambition, greed, and the challenges of intense competition. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers insight into the pressures of professional sports with light thematic complexity.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight 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
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0571117325
- Pages
- 107
- Publisher
- Faber and Faber
- Published
- 1981
- Type
- Fiction