What reading level is Running to the Top of the Mountain?

Running to the Top of the Mountain by John F. Durkin is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Running to the Top of the Mountain appropriate for?

Running to the Top of the Mountain is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is Running to the Top of the Mountain?

Running to the Top of the Mountain is fiction — Coaching (Athletics).

Does Running to the Top of the Mountain have any content warnings?

Running to the Top of the Mountain has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Running to the Top of the Mountain?

Running to the Top of the Mountain by John F. Durkin is 350 pages.

Running to the Top of the Mountain

John F. Durkin

Running to the Top of the Mountain

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by John F. Durkin

Reading Level 7 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Sweet Spot

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

What does it take to reach the very top of the mountain? Imagine lacing up your shoes, feeling the crisp air, and starting a journey where every step challenges you more than the last. Will you have the courage to keep climbing when the path gets tough?

Themes

Adventure Coming of AgePerseveranceFamily

Quick Assessment

Running to the Top of the Mountain is a middle-grade fiction book suitable for ages 9-12, focusing on perseverance and personal growth. The story offers an inspiring narrative about overcoming challenges, ideal for readers developing resilience and determination. There are no intense or inappropriate themes, making it a safe and motivating read for this age group.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle

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No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Level 2 Gentle

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Details

Book Length

350 pages

ISBN: 9780962131301
Pages: 350
Publisher: J J Winning Edge
Published: September 1988
Type: Fiction

Genres

Coaching (Athletics)