Spirit Camp

Robert J. Cleland

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Spirit Camp

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Robert J. Cleland

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a true leader? Shawn is sent to a summer camp far away in Northern Maine, where he faces tough rules and wild adventures. Can he find his courage and discover his spirit in the heart of the wilderness?

Quick Assessment

Spirit Camp tells the story of 13-year-old Shawn, who struggles with school and behavior before being sent to a boys' camp in Northern Maine. Through guidance from his counselor and a Native American named Red Cloud, Shawn learns survival skills, leadership, and self-confidence. This middle-grade novel explores themes of personal growth, cultural heritage, and coming of age, appropriate for ages 9-12, with mild peril and emotional challenges.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

108 pages
ISBN
9780738813530
Pages
108
Publisher
Xlibris Corporation
Published
February 6, 2000
Type
Fiction