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Steve L. McEvil and the Second Wind

Lucas P. Turnbloom

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Steve L. McEvil and the Second Wind

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Lucas P. Turnbloom

Reading Level 6 11LP Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

What if a secret lair was hidden right beneath the Washington Monument? Steve and his friends are on a thrilling mission during a science fair in Washington D.C., but when mysterious minions appear, everything changes. Can they uncover the truth and stop an evil plan before it's too late?

Quick Assessment

Steve L. McEvil and the Second Wind follows a group of friends competing in a science fair who discover a secret lair beneath the Washington Monument. The story blends adventure and teamwork as they face challenges from sinister forces. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers an exciting and imaginative middle-grade fiction experience with mild peril.

Why we rated Steve L. McEvil and the Second Wind 11LP

Steve L. McEvil and the Second Wind is written at a Level 6 reading level across 219 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Steve L. McEvil and the Second Wind works for readers up to grade 8.0.

We rate Steve L. McEvil and the Second Wind as 11LP ("Light — Physical") 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.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril.

Thematically, Steve L. McEvil and the Second Wind explores friendship, adventure, science & nature, and mystery — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Kids drawn to stories about friendship, adventure, science & nature.

Maybe not for

  • ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11LP — Light — Physical
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

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
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

219 pages
ISBN
9780593301500
Pages
219
Publisher
Bantam Doubleday Dell Large Print Group, Incorporated
Published
2023
Type
Fiction