Bad call
Stephen Wallenfels
Bad call
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Stephen Wallenfels
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
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 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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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.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781484768136
- Pages
- 312
- Publisher
- Disney-Hyperion
- Published
- 2018
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 63,652
- Read-Aloud
- ~7h 4m
- Text Density
- Standard