Plague riders
Gabriel Goodman
Plague riders
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Gabriel Goodman
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Shep Greenfield braves a dangerous world ridden with a contagious illness called nightpox, delivering crucial medicine to isolated communities along the Wisconsin River. When clues hint that his missing parents might still be alive in the most infected town, Dusty Hollow, Shep risks everything to uncover the truth and save them before the settlement faces destruction. This gripping tale blends survival and hope in a post-apocalyptic landscape.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include illness & injury, physical danger. Written for readers ages 11+.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
5/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780761383307
- Publisher
- Darby Creek (Tm)
- Published
- 2012
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 16,049
- Read-Aloud
- ~1h 47m