What reading level is Case of the Loony Cruise (New Sugar Creek Gang)?

Case of the Loony Cruise (New Sugar Creek Gang) by Pauline Hutchens Wilson is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Case of the Loony Cruise (New Sugar Creek Gang) appropriate for?

Case of the Loony Cruise (New Sugar Creek Gang) is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is Case of the Loony Cruise (New Sugar Creek Gang)?

Case of the Loony Cruise (New Sugar Creek Gang) is fiction.

Does Case of the Loony Cruise (New Sugar Creek Gang) have any content warnings?

Case of the Loony Cruise (New Sugar Creek Gang) has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Case of the Loony Cruise (New Sugar Creek Gang)

Pauline Hutchens Wilson

Case of the Loony Cruise (New Sugar Creek Gang)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Pauline Hutchens Wilson

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) 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

Here's a secret: a girl with bright green hair joins the gang on a camping trip and suddenly, they're lost in the woods! But instead of giving up, they show her what true friendship and kindness look like. And that's only the beginning of how everything starts to change.

Themes

Friendship Mystery Coming of AgeFaithAdventure

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade mystery follows Les and his friends on a camping trip that takes an unexpected turn when a new girl, Lisa, joins them and gets them lost in the woods. Through teamwork and kindness, the group models positive values rooted in faith and friendship. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story emphasizes wholesome fun and personal growth without intense conflict.