What reading level is Hit the road?

Hit the road by Caroline B. Cooney is at a Level 5-6 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What genre is Hit the road?

Hit the road is fiction — Automobile travel.

Hit the road

Caroline B. Cooney

Hit the road

Q: What age is Hit the road appropriate for?

Hit the road is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Intense" (4/5). Content flags: Physical Danger, Illness & Injury, Asphyxiation, Kidnapping, Claustrophobia, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Emotional: Loneliness, Emotional: Sad Ending.

Q: Does Hit the road have any content warnings?

Hit the road has a content intensity rating of "Intense" (4/5). Content flags include: Physical Danger, Illness & Injury, Asphyxiation, Kidnapping, Claustrophobia, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Emotional: Loneliness, Emotional: Sad Ending. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Caroline B. Cooney

Reading Level 5-6 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 13+ Heads Up

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

At sixteen, Brittany takes on the challenge of driving her spirited grandmother and three elderly friends on a mysterious road trip that spirals into a whirlwind of secrets, danger, and unexpected twists. Along the way, she confronts thrilling challenges that test her courage and bonds of friendship. This gripping tale explores the strength found in unlikely companions during a journey full of suspense and heart.

Themes

Family Friendship Adventure Coming of AgeGrandparents

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include physical danger, illness & injury, asphyxiation. Written for readers ages 13+.