Crash on Glacier Peak (The Stark Files)
R., C. Erickson
Crash on Glacier Peak (The Stark Files)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by R., C. Erickson
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
What if your family's helicopter suddenly crashed on a towering, icy mountain? Bobby and Brandon, along with their dad, find themselves trapped on Glacier Peak, fighting to survive against a mysterious enemy hiding in the shadows. Can they outsmart danger before it’s too late?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade adventure follows the Stark family as they survive a helicopter crash on Glacier Peak and face an unseen threat. The story combines suspense and survival skills in a wilderness setting, suitable for readers aged 9-12. Parents should note mild peril and tension but no graphic content.
Why we rated Crash on Glacier Peak (The Stark Files) 9MP
Crash on Glacier Peak (The Stark Files) is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 196 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Crash on Glacier Peak (The Stark Files) works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Crash on Glacier Peak (The Stark Files) as 9MP ("Moderate — Physical") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, Crash on Glacier Peak (The Stark Files) explores adventure, survival, and family — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, survival, family.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9MP — Moderate — PhysicalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" 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
- 9780615144542
- Pages
- 196
- Publisher
- Quool Publishing
- Published
- April 20, 2007
- Type
- Fiction