The Arlingtons
R. C. Schaller
The Arlingtons
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Colorado (The Arlingtons)
by R. C. Schaller
The text is written at a 4th 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
Here's a secret: Ashley and Adam Arlington are on a summer adventure that no one else knows about. They're chasing hidden clues all across Colorado, trying to find solid gold stalactites stolen from a mysterious cave. But that's only the beginning of their thrilling quest.
Quick Assessment
The Arlingtons follows siblings Ashley and Adam as they embark on a summer vacation filled with mystery and adventure across Colorado. Suitable for ages 13-18, this young adult novel explores themes of family and discovery through an engaging treasure hunt. The story contains mild action and is appropriate for readers seeking an exciting yet age-appropriate adventure.
Why we rated The Arlingtons 9LE
The Arlingtons is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 128 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Arlingtons works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate The Arlingtons as 9LE ("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, The Arlingtons explores family, adventure, people & places - united states, juvenile fiction, and sociology — 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 family, adventure, people & places - united states.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781887002776
- Pages
- 128
- Publisher
- Cross Training Publishing
- Published
- November 1998
- Type
- Fiction