Skating camp

Melissa Lowell

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Skating camp

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Melissa Lowell

Reading Level 4-5 9LE 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 happens when the ice melts and friendships start to slip? Jill returns to summer camp, hoping to skate back into the fun with her best friends. But with everything feeling different, can their bond glide through the cracks?

Themes

Ice skatingCampsFriendship

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction explores themes of friendship and change as Jill reunites with her friends at summer camp after a year away at ice skating academy. Suitable for ages 9-12, it gently addresses the challenges of evolving relationships in a relatable and age-appropriate way. Parents can expect a warm story about growing up and navigating social dynamics without intense conflict or mature content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

132 pages
ISBN
0836820681
Pages
132
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Published
1998
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Ice SkatingCampsFriendship