What reading level is Breakdown?

Breakdown by Joseph Monninger is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Breakdown appropriate for?

Breakdown is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11LE (Light — Emotional). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is Breakdown?

Breakdown is fiction — Camps.

Does Breakdown have any content warnings?

Breakdown has a HootRating of 11LE (Light — Emotional). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Breakdown?

Breakdown by Joseph Monninger is 202 pages.

Breakdown

Joseph Monninger

Breakdown

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Joseph Monninger

Reading Level 6 11LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What if your bus broke down in the middle of nowhere during the hottest week of summer? Imagine being stuck with a group of kids on a lonely road, miles away from help, with only your wits to survive. Can they brave the heat and danger to find their way back?

Themes

SummerCampsWilderness survivalFriendship Adventure

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction follows a group of kids stranded on a deserted road during a heatwave after their camp bus breaks down. It explores themes of wilderness survival and teamwork in a suspenseful yet age-appropriate way, suitable for readers ages 9-12. Parents should note mild peril and challenging environmental conditions but no graphic content.