Chase

Alison Hart

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Chase

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Police Story

by Alison Hart

Reading Level 3 8LP Ages 5-8 Matched

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

Sirens wail as a car speeds through the streets of Staunton! A police officer spots the stolen vehicle and jumps into action. The chase is on—but will the officer catch the runaway before it's too late?

Themes

AdventurePoliceEarly Readers

Quick Assessment

This early reader book follows a thrilling police chase in Staunton, Virginia, as officers pursue a stolen car driven by an escaped convict. Designed for children ages 5 to 8, it features full-color photos and includes a police badge sticker to engage young readers. The story provides a simple introduction to law enforcement themes with mild action suitable for early readers.

For Parents

Content Intensity

8LP — Light — Physical
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

86 pages
ISBN
9780679893677
Pages
86
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Published
2002
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Staunton. Police DeptPoliceStaunton