Robyn (Making A Splash)
Jade Parker
Robyn (Making A Splash)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Robyn
by Jade Parker
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Have you ever wondered what happens when friendship meets unexpected feelings? Caitlin and Robyn are spending their summer at the water park, but while Caitlin guards the pool, Robyn is stuck with the slippery slide and an even trickier crush on Shane. What will happen when secrets and summer heat mix?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This young adult novel explores themes of friendship, romance, and social dynamics as two best friends navigate summer jobs at a water park. Suitable for readers aged 13-18, it addresses relatable adolescent experiences including crushes and changing relationships. The story contains light romantic themes and social situations appropriate for middle to high school audiences.
Why we rated Robyn (Making A Splash) 11LE
Robyn (Making A Splash) is written at a Level 6 reading level across 256 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Robyn (Making A Splash) works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Robyn (Making A Splash) 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, Robyn (Making A Splash) explores friendship, love & romance, and social issues — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ 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, love & romance, social issues.
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.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A 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
- 9780545045407
- Pages
- 256
- Publisher
- Scholastic Paperbacks
- Published
- May 1, 2008
- Type
- Fiction