Across Flat Bridge

Robert Troup

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Across Flat Bridge

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Robert Troup

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Here's a secret: Tracer Stone's dad isn't just missing—Tracer knows he's still out there somewhere. With his best friend Kap and the stubborn Risten, Tracer races across towering mountains on his motorcycle, chasing clues and facing wild animals. But that's only the beginning of this daring adventure!

Quick Assessment

Across Flat Bridge follows eleven-year-old Tracer Stone as he embarks on a courageous journey to find his missing father, despite skepticism from adults around him. The story combines themes of friendship, bravery, and perseverance, with some mild peril including encounters with wild animals and natural hazards. It is suitable for middle-grade readers, especially ages 9-12, and offers an engaging exploration of family and self-reliance.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

120 pages
ISBN
9781401095949
Pages
120
Publisher
Xlibris Corporation
Published
April 2003
Type
Fiction

Subjects

English Literature: Fiction Texts