Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Book Level
5.2
Points
20.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
134226
Points per Word
0.000149
Page Count
384
Points per Page
0.052083
Series
Wild Cards (TOR)
Description
Inside Straight follows a group of teenagers with extraordinary powers as they compete on a high-stakes reality-TV competition. The show forces them through a gauntlet of physical and mental challenges that test the limits of their abilities and their loyalties. As the series nears its end, a crisis in the Middle East pushes some contestants beyond the cameras to become real-world heroes. The story blends superhero action with the drama of televised contests, exploring themes of responsibility and sacrifice.