4B Goes Wild
Jamie Gilson
4B Goes Wild
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jamie Gilson
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 mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Hobie Hanson thought three days and two nights away from home would be a disaster, but 4B's trip to Camp Trotter turns into the wildest adventure they've ever had. From unexpected surprises to hilarious camp chaos, this isn’t just a reward—it’s a game-changer. What happens at camp will change everything for 4B, and no one saw it coming!
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction follows a fourth-grade class on a three-day outdoor education trip to Camp Trotter. It explores themes of friendship, facing fears, and growing independence in a humorous and engaging way suitable for ages 9-12. The story includes light conflict and the typical challenges of being away from home overnight but contains no intense or inappropriate content.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9789993351962
- Pages
- 168
- Publisher
- Harper Collins
- Published
- May 1989
- Type
- Fiction