What reading level is Dunc Breaks the Record?

Dunc Breaks the Record by Gary Paulsen is at a Level 3 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Dunc Breaks the Record appropriate for?

Dunc Breaks the Record is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Kidnapping.

What genre is Dunc Breaks the Record?

Dunc Breaks the Record is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Dunc Breaks the Record have any content warnings?

Dunc Breaks the Record has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Kidnapping. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Dunc Breaks the Record?

Dunc Breaks the Record by Gary Paulsen is 61 pages.

Dunc Breaks the Record

Gary Paulsen

Dunc Breaks the Record

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Gary Paulsen

Reading Level 3 Mild (Lvl 2) 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.

Find on Amazon Find on Bookshop.org

We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.

About This Book

The crisp rush of wind whistles past as Dunc and Amos soar high, their hang glider slicing through the sky. Suddenly, the world tilts, and they land deep in the wild woods, where the scent of pine fills the air and every rustle could mean adventure—or danger. When a mysterious wild man appears, their survival skills are put to the ultimate test, stirring courage they never knew they had.

Themes

Friendship AdventureWilderness Survival

Quick Assessment

This early reader adventure follows two best friends who survive a hang gliding crash in the wilderness, facing challenges like survival without proper tools and an encounter with a wild man who captures them. Suitable for ages 5-8, the story introduces themes of wilderness survival and friendship under pressure, with mild peril but no graphic content. Parents should note the kidnapping element, which is handled in a kid-appropriate manner.