The rookie bookie

L. Jon Wertheim

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The rookie bookie

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by L. Jon Wertheim

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) 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

Mitch Sloan dreams of fitting in at his new school, but his passion for stats and math sets him apart from the sports fans around him. When he starts a football betting club, popularity comes quickly—but trouble follows, and Mitch risks losing his only true friend. Using his smarts and a bit of clever strategy, he strives to make things right and lead the team to a winning season.

Themes

School storiesFriendshipFamiliesSportsMiddle schools

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, bullying. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Bullying
Data confidence: high

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

262 pages
45,024 words
5h 0m read-aloud
ISBN
9780316249812
Pages
262
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published
2014
Type
Fiction
Word Count
45,024
Lexile
680L
Read-Aloud
~5h 0m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

School StoriesFamiliesMiddle SchoolsFootballFamily LifeMovingHousehold MovingSchoolsGamblingFootball Stories