What reading level is The sixth man?

The sixth man by John Feinstein is at a Level 4-5 reading level (Lexile 760L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The sixth man appropriate for?

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

What genre is The sixth man?

The sixth man is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The sixth man have any content warnings?

The sixth man 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 sixth man?

The sixth man by John Feinstein is 298 pages.

The sixth man

John Feinstein

The sixth man

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by John Feinstein

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

Max Bellotti isn’t just any player—he’s the secret weapon who could take the Lions all the way to the championship. But what if his biggest secret threatens to bench him for good? The game is on the line, and everything depends on whether Max can keep his cool.

Themes

SchoolsBasketballHigh schoolsSecretsCoaches (Athletics)

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction novel follows Max Bellotti, a talented new basketball player with a secret that could impact his high school team’s success. Suitable for ages 9-12, it explores themes of sportsmanship, teamwork, and the challenges of keeping secrets in a school environment. Parents should note the story includes typical middle school social dynamics and mild tension related to competition and personal challenges.