What reading level is Great Wheel?

Great Wheel by R. Peck is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Great Wheel appropriate for?

Great Wheel is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5).

What genre is Great Wheel?

Great Wheel is fiction — Ferris wheels.

Does Great Wheel have any content warnings?

Great Wheel has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Great Wheel

R. Peck

Great Wheel

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by R. Peck

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) 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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Conn is no ordinary teenager—he's part of the team that builds the very first Ferris wheel, a giant marvel destined to amaze the world. Leaving Ireland behind, he sails to America with dreams as big as the wheel itself. What challenges will he face while turning his dreams into a towering reality?

Themes

ImmigrationHistorical FictionAdventure Coming of AgeEngineering and Innovation

Quick Assessment

Great Wheel follows eighteen-year-old Conn as he emigrates from Ireland to America to work on constructing the first Ferris wheel for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition. Suitable for readers aged 9 to 12, this historical fiction explores themes of immigration, ambition, and innovation with accessible language and age-appropriate content. Parents can expect a thoughtful portrayal of immigrant experiences and the excitement of a landmark event without intense conflict.