The rookie bookie
by L. Jon Wertheim
Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2)
Ages 9-12
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.
Representation & Themes
School storiesFriendshipFamiliesSportsMiddle schools
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
Details
- ISBN
- 9780316249812
- Pages
- 262
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 45,024
- Lexile
- 680L
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
School storiesFamiliesMiddle schoolsJuvenile fictionFootballFamily lifeFictionMovingHousehold MovingSchoolsGamblingFootball stories