Rip runner
Will Gatti
Rip runner
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Will Gatti
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
Here’s a secret: Michael and Minou thought they had solved the biggest mystery in Peasley, but a new challenge is on the horizon. With a chance to race in the Junior Olympics and strange break-ins at Blake’s family factory, things are heating up. And Sir Pent, the tricky headmaster, is back—and that’s only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
Rip Runner follows Michael and Minou as they navigate school life, bullying, and mysterious events in their community. The story incorporates themes of running, immigration, and friendship, while addressing bullying in a way suitable for ages 9-12. Parents should note that the book includes mild suspense and school conflict but remains appropriate for middle-grade readers.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight 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
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781846163685
- Pages
- 265
- Publisher
- Orchard Books
- Published
- 2008
- Type
- Fiction