Arcade
Diana G. Gallagher
Arcade
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Diana G. Gallagher
The text is written at a 5th 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
When kids on the space station start slipping into mysterious comas, Jake steps into a thrilling virtual reality game to save them. Facing the menacing Borg, he must outsmart the dangers inside the game to protect his friends and the entire Federation. Adventure and courage collide in a race against time where winning means freedom and losing could trap him forever.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include someone leaves without saying goodbye, gaslighting, unconsciousness. Written for readers ages 9-12.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
6/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0671896784
- Pages
- 101
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
- Published
- 1995
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 20,181
- Read-Aloud
- ~2h 15m
- Text Density
- Standard