Games for the Road (1 Cassette and Booklet)

Will Shortz

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Games for the Road (1 Cassette and Booklet)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Will Shortz

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

The car zooms down the highway, and you’re stuck in the backseat with nothing to do. Suddenly, a tricky puzzle pops up that could twist your brain into knots—can you solve it before the next rest stop? The challenge has just begun, but will you crack it in time?

Themes

Puzzle SolvingCritical ThinkingBrain TeasersEntertainment

Quick Assessment

This book and cassette set offers a lively collection of puzzles, games, and brain teasers designed to engage children aged 9 to 12. It encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills in a fun, interactive way, making it ideal for long car rides or quiet time at home. The content is appropriate for middle-grade readers with no concerning themes.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

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

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Details

Book Length

194 pages
ISBN
9789990859331
Pages
194
Publisher
Random House Puzzles & Games
Published
November 1989
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Audio: Juvenile