Reset Day
Carly Anne West
Reset Day
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Carly Anne West
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
There's a secret no one knows yet—what if the past could be wiped clean with one day? Nicky and Aaron had their stories, but now a new adventure is about to unfold, and everything is about to change. But that's only the beginning.
Quick Assessment
Reset Day is a middle-grade thriller that continues the saga of Nicky and Aaron, introducing a fresh narrative that blends suspense with elements of speculative fiction. Suitable for ages 9-12, this book contains themes of mystery and adventure without intense content. Parents should note the suspenseful tone typical of thrillers aimed at this age group.
Why we rated Reset Day 11LE
Reset Day is written at a Level 6 reading level across 208 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Reset Day works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Reset Day as 11LE ("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, Reset Day explores adventure, mystery, and friendship — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, mystery, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A 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
- 9781536467994
- Pages
- 208
- Publisher
- Scholastic, Incorporated
- Published
- 2021
- Type
- Fiction