What reading level is The Sixth Grade Nickname Game?

The Sixth Grade Nickname Game by Gordon Korman is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Sixth Grade Nickname Game appropriate for?

The Sixth Grade Nickname Game is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9C (Clear).

What genre is The Sixth Grade Nickname Game?

The Sixth Grade Nickname Game is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction.

Does The Sixth Grade Nickname Game have any content warnings?

The Sixth Grade Nickname Game has a HootRating of 9C (Clear). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Sixth Grade Nickname Game?

The Sixth Grade Nickname Game by Gordon Korman is 156 pages.

The Sixth Grade Nickname Game

Gordon Korman

The Sixth Grade Nickname Game

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Gordon Korman

Reading Level 4-5 9C 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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Jeff and Wiley are in the middle of their usual nickname spree when Cassandra walks into the classroom. They want the perfect nickname for the new girl, but with the football coach now their teacher, everything is about to change. How will their friendship and their game survive this new challenge?

Themes

Friendship HumorSchool & Education

Quick Assessment

This humorous middle-grade fiction follows two best friends as they navigate school life, friendship, and a new teacher who used to be a football coach. Suitable for ages 9 to 12, the story lightly explores themes of school dynamics and social interaction without any intense content. It's a lighthearted read that encourages creativity and friendship.