What reading level is Winter Games?

Winter Games by John Feinstein is at a Level 5-6 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Winter Games appropriate for?

Winter Games is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Realistic Violence, Physical Danger.

What genre is Winter Games?

Winter Games is fiction — Fiction.

Does Winter Games have any content warnings?

Winter Games has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Realistic Violence, Physical Danger. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Winter Games?

Winter Games by John Feinstein is 277 pages (approximately 79,198 words).

Winter Games

John Feinstein

Winter Games

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by John Feinstein

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Amid the fierce competition of college basketball recruiting, secrets and danger surface as players vie for a chance to be the next big star. When a shocking murder rocks the sports world, uncovering the truth becomes as challenging as winning the game. This gripping tale blends suspense and sports in a high-stakes battle off the court.

Themes

Mystery Sports Friendship Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include realistic violence, physical danger. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate

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Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Realistic Violence Physical Danger

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Details

Book Length

277 pages

79,198 words

8h 48m read-aloud

ISBN: 0312961499
Pages: 277
Publisher: St Martins Press
Published: March 1997
Type: Fiction
Word Count: 79,198
Read-Aloud: ~8h 48m
Text Density: Dense

Genres

Fiction

Subjects

Mystery & DetectiveMystery/ DetectiveMystery FictionScoutingCorrupt PracticesSportswritersBasketballSportsKelleherBobbySports StoriesBasketball Stories