Leave It on the Track
Margot Fisher
Leave It on the Track
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Margot Fisher
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Moose survived a terrible fire that changed everything, but now she's in a new city, skating with a roller derby team that might just be her second family. She's figuring out who she is, facing fears, and maybe even falling for someone on the team. This story shows how courage and friendship can help you heal and grow.
Quick Assessment
This young adult novel explores themes of grief, self-acceptance, and LGBTQ identity through the journey of a teenage girl adjusting to life after a family tragedy. Set against the backdrop of a roller derby team in Portland, it addresses anxiety, queer identity, and first love in an age-appropriate way for readers aged 13 to 18. The story is heartfelt and uplifting, with positive messages about resilience and belonging.
Why we rated Leave It on the Track 12IE
Leave It on the Track is written at a Level 7 reading level across 336 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Leave It on the Track works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate Leave It on the Track as 12IE ("Intense — 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, social complexity — 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, Leave It on the Track explores lgbtq+ representation, friendship, coming of age, family, and romance — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about lgbtq+ representation, friendship, coming of age.
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
12IE — Intense — 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
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780593858394
- Pages
- 336
- Publisher
- Penguin Group
- Published
- 2025
- Type
- Fiction