Remix
Non Pratt
Remix
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Non Pratt
The text is written at a 7th 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
Music can change everything—just ask Noah, who’s about to discover that a summer of rock festivals and best friends might turn his world upside down. When the beat drops, so do the secrets, and suddenly, nothing is quite what it seems. It’s louder, wilder, and more unforgettable than you ever imagined.
Themes
Quick Assessment
Remix is a middle-grade novel centered on themes of friendship and music, particularly rock festivals, appealing to readers aged 9-12. The story explores the dynamics between best friends and the excitement of live music experiences. It contains no notable content concerns, making it suitable for its target audience.
Why we rated Remix 12C
Remix is written at a Level 7 reading level across 320 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Remix works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate Remix as 12C ("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, Remix explores friendship, music, and adventure — 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, music, adventure.
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.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781442497757
- Pages
- 320
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Published
- 2016
- Type
- Fiction