What reading level is Incredible Drone Competitions?

Incredible Drone Competitions by Thomas K. Adamson is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Incredible Drone Competitions appropriate for?

Incredible Drone Competitions is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9C (Clear).

What genre is Incredible Drone Competitions?

Incredible Drone Competitions is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction. Part of the Blazers; Cool Competitions series.

Does Incredible Drone Competitions have any content warnings?

Incredible Drone Competitions has a HootRating of 9C (Clear). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Incredible Drone Competitions?

Incredible Drone Competitions by Thomas K. Adamson is 32 pages (approximately 650 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Incredible Drone Competitions

Thomas K. Adamson

Incredible Drone Competitions

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Thomas K. Adamson

Blazers; Cool Competitions

Reading Level 4-5 9C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

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

Zoom into the thrilling world of drone races and battles that capture the excitement of high-speed competition. Discover how pilots from around the globe navigate their drones through challenging courses and fierce contests. Perfect for young readers fascinated by technology and action-packed adventures.

Themes

Adventure Science & Nature Sports

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Incredible Drone Competitions 9C

Incredible Drone Competitions is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 32 pages (approximately 650 words). Strong independent readers around grade 5.2 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Incredible Drone Competitions works for readers up to grade 6.2.

Read aloud, Incredible Drone Competitions takes about 4 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate Incredible Drone Competitions as 9C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.

Thematically, Incredible Drone Competitions explores adventure, science & nature, and sports — 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.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, science & nature, sports.
✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.

Maybe not for

! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.