What reading level is Those Who Love the Game?

Those Who Love the Game by Glenn Rivers is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Those Who Love the Game appropriate for?

Those Who Love the Game is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is Those Who Love the Game?

Those Who Love the Game is fiction — African American basketball players.

Does Those Who Love the Game have any content warnings?

Those Who Love the Game 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 Those Who Love the Game?

Those Who Love the Game by Glenn Rivers is 192 pages.

Those Who Love the Game

Glenn Rivers

Those Who Love the Game

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Glenn "Doc" Rivers on Life in the NBA and Elsewhere

by Glenn Rivers

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

The sharp squeak of sneakers on the polished court echoes in your ears, mixed with the rhythmic thump of a basketball. You can almost smell the fresh sweat and hear the roar of the crowd as the game heats up. This is more than just basketball—it's a journey through a life fueled by passion, challenges, and triumphs.

Themes

Sports & RecreationBasketballComing of Age Family Friendship

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book tells the inspiring story of an NBA veteran, tracing his journey from a Chicago neighborhood to college basketball and beyond. It explores themes of determination, sportsmanship, and personal growth suitable for ages 9-12. Parents should note it presents realistic challenges faced by young athletes, with positive messages about perseverance.