Brittany to the Rescue
Lisa J. Peck
Brittany to the Rescue
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
CTR Club - Book Two
by Lisa J. Peck
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Brittany Stevenson is not your average third grader—she’s on a mission to earn money for the coolest game ever, electronic Monopology. But when she ends up in a CPR class, things get tricky, especially with Spencer, who loves to tease her. Can Brittany stay brave and prove she’s a true hero?
Quick Assessment
This early reader story follows Brittany, a determined third grader who wants to save up for an electronic game. Along the way, she navigates challenges in a CPR class and deals with teasing from a classmate, offering gentle lessons on resilience and courage. Suitable for ages 5-8, the book handles mild social conflict in an age-appropriate way.
Why we rated Brittany to the Rescue 8LE
Brittany to the Rescue is written at a Level 3 reading level across 81 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Brittany to the Rescue works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Brittany to the Rescue as 8LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Brittany to the Rescue explores friendship, family, coming of age, and humor — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, family, coming of age.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A 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
- 9780974924168
- Pages
- 81
- Publisher
- Brigham Distributing
- Published
- January 1, 2005
- Type
- Fiction