Impact!
Derek A. Wade
Impact!
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Volume Two: Coaching Special Teams
by Derek A. Wade
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
The sharp clang of steel rings through the air, mixing with the scent of smoke and the roar of countless voices. In a land torn by war and old rivalries, two brothers find themselves stranded on a mysterious island where ancient secrets stir. As the world's fate hangs in the balance, their journey will test their courage and the strength of their bond like never before.
Themes
Quick Assessment
Set in a richly imagined fantasy world, this middle-grade novel follows brothers Briar and Nate Gehns as they navigate a land plagued by war and division. After a shipwreck strands them on an island inhabited by mysterious beings called the Ancien, they face challenges that question their beliefs and family ties. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book explores themes of brotherhood, destiny, and overcoming adversity with moderate intensity.
Why we rated Impact! 11ME
Impact! is written at a Level 6 reading level across 206 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Impact! works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Impact! as 11ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril, thematic difficulty — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, Impact! explores adventure, fantasy world-building, family, brotherhood, and destiny — 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, fantasy world-building, family.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781434381088
- Pages
- 206
- Publisher
- AuthorHouse
- Published
- 2008
- Type
- Nonfiction