Over the Wall (Rpm)
Chris Fabry
Over the Wall (Rpm)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Chris Fabry
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
The roar of engines fills the air, and the smell of burning rubber sticks to Jamie’s clothes as she steps onto the race track. Everything feels alive and full of possibility, but deep inside, a big decision waits—one that could change her life forever. Can Jamie find the courage to follow her heart and trust in something bigger?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This young adult novel follows Jamie, a talented young racer faced with a tough decision after being accepted to a prestigious NASCAR training school. The story explores themes of faith, trust, and personal choice within the context of competitive sports, making it suitable for readers aged 13 to 18. Parents should note the book’s Christian perspective and its focus on moral and spiritual growth.
Why we rated Over the Wall (Rpm) 9LE
Over the Wall (Rpm) is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 187 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Over the Wall (Rpm) works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Over the Wall (Rpm) as 9LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Over the Wall (Rpm) explores sports & recreation, religious - christian, coming of age, faith, and family — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about sports & recreation, religious - christian, coming of age.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A 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
- 9781414312651
- Pages
- 187
- Publisher
- Tyndale Kids
- Published
- June 15, 2007
- Type
- Fiction