Rip Power

Anthony Collins

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Rip Power

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Reading Gave Him the Strength to Fight Back!

by Anthony Collins

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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 if the very books you carry could become your superpower? Rip is just an ordinary kid who struggles with reading and feels invisible at home and school. But when a gang threatens his beloved library, Rip discovers he can turn the stories in his backpack into amazing weapons—can he save the day before everything burns?

Themes

Science & TechnologyAdventureFriendshipComing of AgeLiteracy

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction follows Rip, a struggling reader who finds solace in the public library and gains unique powers by transforming book ideas into weapons. The story explores themes of self-discovery, overcoming bullying, and the value of literacy. Suitable for ages 9-12, it contains mild peril involving a gang and a threat to burn the library, but resolves positively.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Bullying
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

175 pages
ISBN
9781598864694
Pages
175
Publisher
Tate Publishing & Enterprises
Published
September 2006
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Public libraries

Subjects

Science & Technology