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OPERATION TRICK SHOT

Dude Perfect with Allan Woodrow

The gang organize a trick shot show to raise money for the neighborhood rec center. (Ages 8 to 12)

Ages 8+Source checked

Why this age? The accessible middle-grade story and mild adventure suit elementary readers; competitive stunts and some tension may merit discussion with younger children. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age8+

Strongest cautions

  • Products & advertising3/5
  • Strong language1/5
  • Violence1/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Good role models3/5
  • Positive messages3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising3/5
Why this rating?

Features the branding and persona of the Dude Perfect YouTube group extensively.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Very mild language, mostly playful banter.

Violence1/5
Why this rating?

Includes slapstick humor and mild competition-related frustration, but no true violence.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience2/5
Why this rating?

Characters show grit and persistence in the face of competitive hurdles.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

The core of the book is about inventive, imaginative trick shots.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The story appears focused on the specific Dude Perfect team, with little evidence of a broad range of backgrounds or identities.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Incidental focus on the physics and planning behind trick shots.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Emphasis on friendship and working together to overcome challenges.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Promotes teamwork, perseverance, and creative problem solving.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The characters exhibit positive traits like sportsmanship and cooperation.

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  1. What was the most imaginative idea in the story, and what would you add to it?
  2. Did products, possessions, or buying things matter to the story? What message did that send?
  3. Which choice in OPERATION TRICK SHOT would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in OPERATION TRICK SHOT, and what caused that change?
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