What reading level is Bibsy Cross and the Bike-A-Thon?

Bibsy Cross and the Bike-A-Thon by Liz Garton Scanlon is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Bibsy Cross and the Bike-A-Thon appropriate for?

Bibsy Cross and the Bike-A-Thon is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9C (Clear).

What genre is Bibsy Cross and the Bike-A-Thon?

Bibsy Cross and the Bike-A-Thon is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Bibsy Cross and the Bike-A-Thon have any content warnings?

Bibsy Cross and the Bike-A-Thon has a HootRating of 9C (Clear). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Bibsy Cross and the Bike-A-Thon?

Bibsy Cross and the Bike-A-Thon by Liz Garton Scanlon is 128 pages.

Bibsy Cross and the Bike-A-Thon

Liz Garton Scanlon

Bibsy Cross and the Bike-A-Thon

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Liz Garton Scanlon

Reading Level 4-5 9C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Bibsy Cross isn’t your average eight-year-old—she’s a bike-riding, daydreaming champion in the making. When her library hosts a bike-a-thon to raise money for books, Bibsy is set on winning it all, but what if the real race is about more than just prizes? Discover why winning isn’t always what it seems and why it matters most to Bibsy’s heart.

Themes

Friendship FamilySchool & EducationHumor Adventure

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade chapter book follows Bibsy Cross, an imaginative and determined eight-year-old, as she competes in a library bike-a-thon fundraiser. The story gently explores themes of competition, motivation, and personal growth, making it suitable for readers ages 9 to 12. Parents can expect a lighthearted narrative with positive messages about friendship, community, and integrity.