What reading level is The rookie bookie?

The rookie bookie by L. Jon Wertheim is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The rookie bookie appropriate for?

The rookie bookie is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is The rookie bookie?

The rookie bookie is fiction — Football for children.

Does The rookie bookie have any content warnings?

The rookie bookie has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The rookie bookie?

The rookie bookie by L. Jon Wertheim is 262 pages.

The rookie bookie

L. Jon Wertheim

The rookie bookie

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by L. Jon Wertheim

Reading Level 6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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 isn't your average seventh-grader—he's a math whiz who turns his love for football stats into a daring money-making scheme. But starting a football betting ring in Jonasburg puts him on a risky path where friendship and fun are on the line. Can Mitch balance his smarts with the consequences of his bold choices?

Themes

Football for childrenMiddle schoolsHousehold MovingSchoolsGamblingFriendship

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows seventh-grader Mitch Sloan as he navigates a new town and school by leveraging his math skills to start a football betting ring. While the story explores themes of friendship, sports enthusiasm, and the challenges of moving, it also addresses gambling in a way that young readers should discuss with adults. Appropriate for ages 9-12, the book offers opportunities to talk about decision-making and consequences.