Mystery of the wild surfer

Lee Roddy

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Mystery of the wild surfer

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Lee Roddy

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

Josh races through crashing waves, heart pounding as he spots Duke, the mysterious surfer, battling a sudden storm. Just when Josh thinks he's safe, a shadow looms beneath the water. What secret is Duke hiding in the wild surf?

Themes

MysteryAdventureChristian LifeSurfingConduct of Life

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade mystery follows Josh Ladd as he befriends Duke, a young surfer who draws him into a series of dangerous adventures. Alongside thrilling surfing scenes, the story weaves in themes of faith and personal conduct, making it suitable for readers aged 9 to 12. Parents should note the presence of life-threatening situations, though they are handled with care within the narrative.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

152 pages
ISBN
092960864X
Pages
152
Publisher
Thomas Nelson
Published
1990
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

SurfingConduct of LifeMystery and Detective StoriesChristian LifeDetective and Mystery Stories