Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
4.7
Points
2.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
14898
Points per Word
0.000134
Page Count
116
Points per Page
0.017241
Description
Eleven-year-old Garry must navigate the challenges of having his unathletic brother join his lacrosse team, which creates tension and embarrassment for him. The situation escalates when the team bully targets both Garry and his brother, forcing them to deal with harassment together. This middle-grade sports novel, part of the Matt Christopher series, explores themes of family loyalty and standing up to bullying on the playing field.