Bad call

Stephen Wallenfels

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Bad call

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Stephen Wallenfels

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

A group of tennis teammates embarks on a daring Yosemite camping trip that quickly spirals into a fight for survival. Challenged by a wild storm, a shaky tent, and an ominous bear, they must confront their fears and secrets when tragedy strikes. Tension and trust collide on the treacherous Snow Creek Falls Trail in this gripping adventure about friendship and unforeseen dangers.

Themes

SurvivalAdventureFriendshipPsychological ThrillerCampingHiking

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include physical danger, fear & anxiety, loss & grief. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Physical Danger Fear & Anxiety Loss & Grief
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
9
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

312 pages
63,652 words
7h 4m read-aloud
ISBN
9781484768136
Pages
312
Publisher
Disney-Hyperion
Published
2018
Type
Fiction
Word Count
63,652
Read-Aloud
~7h 4m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

SurvivalAccidentsCampingHikingYosemite National ParkAdventure and Adventurers

Places

Yosemite National Park (Calif.)