Cover of Breakaway

Breakaway

by Kimberley Griffiths Little

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12

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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Luke dreams of becoming a soccer star like his father, even though he never met him. As he trains and plays, he discovers that talent alone isn't enough to reach his goals. With determination and hard work, Luke learns what it truly takes to succeed on and off the field.

Representation & Themes

MulticulturalSports & RecreationFamilyComing of Age

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
0380792257
Pages
153
Publisher
HarperTrophy
Published
August 1998
Type
Fiction
Word Count
37,363

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Ethnic - Hispanic & LatinoSports & Recreation - SoccerSports & Recreation - FootballJuvenile FictionChildren's 9-12 - Fiction - GeneralFathers and sonsFictionSoccerChildren: Grades 4-6Soccer storiesSports storiesChildren's fictionSoccer, fictionParent and child, fictionJuvenile fictionFantasy fictionAdventure and adventurers, fiction