Dan Carter, Cub Scout
Mildred Benson
Dan Carter, Cub Scout
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Mildred Benson
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 gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Dan Carter tightens his grip on the rope as the campfire flickers wildly, shadows dancing all around. Suddenly, a mysterious sound cuts through the night air—something’s moving in the woods. What could it be, and will Dan’s courage be enough?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction follows Dan Carter, a Cub Scout, as he navigates adventures and challenges typical for his age group. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story emphasizes themes of bravery, teamwork, and problem-solving within the Cub Scouts setting. The book contains no intense content and is appropriate for young readers seeking an engaging, wholesome adventure.
Why we rated Dan Carter, Cub Scout 11C
Dan Carter, Cub Scout is written at a Level 6 reading level across 224 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Dan Carter, Cub Scout works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Dan Carter, Cub Scout as 11C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Dan Carter, Cub Scout explores adventure, friendship, family, coming of age, and sports — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, friendship, family.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781432524227
- Pages
- 224
- Publisher
- Good Press
- Published
- March 1, 2007
- Type
- Fiction