Becca's Race (Adlib)

Bette Paul

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Becca's Race (Adlib)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Bette Paul

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th 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

Becca is racing against something no one can see—leukemia. While her dad's music fades into silence and her mom juggles hospital visits with daily life, Becca and her family show a strength that surprises everyone. This story proves that even the toughest battles can bring out the best in people.

Themes

FamilyIllness & InjuryEmotional ResilienceComing of Age

Quick Assessment

Becca's Race follows a young girl's journey through a leukemia diagnosis and its impact on her family. The story sensitively explores themes of illness, family dynamics, and resilience suitable for middle-grade readers ages 9-12. Parents should note the emotional weight of cancer and hospital experiences depicted in a hopeful and supportive manner.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Light
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

1/10

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

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Details

Book Length

271 pages
ISBN
9780590550529
Pages
271
Publisher
Scholastic Ltd
Published
May 15, 1992
Type
Fiction