Resnick's odyssey
Morton Cooper
Resnick's odyssey
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Novel
by Morton Cooper
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
What happens when an ordinary kid is thrown into an extraordinary adventure across unknown lands? Resnick faces challenges that test his courage and wits, with every step leading him deeper into mystery. Will he find his way, or will the journey change him forever?
Quick Assessment
Resnick's Odyssey is a middle-grade fiction novel suitable for ages 9-12, combining adventure and personal growth. The story follows Resnick as he embarks on a challenging journey that explores themes of bravery and self-discovery. Parents should note that the book contains mild peril typical of adventure stories but is appropriate for its intended age group.
Why we rated Resnick's odyssey 11LE
Resnick's odyssey is written at a Level 6 reading level across 275 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Resnick's odyssey works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Resnick's odyssey 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, Resnick's odyssey explores adventure, coming of age, 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, coming of age, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0688033792
- Pages
- 275
- Publisher
- Morrow
- Published
- 1978
- Type
- Fiction