What reading level is The Great Go-Kart Race?

The Great Go-Kart Race by Richard P. Haesche is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Great Go-Kart Race appropriate for?

The Great Go-Kart Race is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is The Great Go-Kart Race?

The Great Go-Kart Race is fiction.

Does The Great Go-Kart Race have any content warnings?

The Great Go-Kart Race 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 The Great Go-Kart Race?

The Great Go-Kart Race by Richard P. Haesche is 292 pages.

The Great Go-Kart Race

Richard P. Haesche

The Great Go-Kart Race

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

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by Richard P. Haesche

Reading Level 6 Gentle (Lvl 1) 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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

The roar of engines fills the air as dust kicks up from the cracked pavement of Devil's Drag strip. James “Mooch” Mucciano feels the rough grip of the go-kart wheel beneath his hands, ready to race against his fiercest rival, Zilch Brady. But first, Mooch must learn to stop mooching and prove he’s got what it takes to win.

Themes

Action & AdventureFriendship Coming of Age Family

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows eleven-year-old James “Mooch” Mucciano as he dreams of racing go-karts and beating his rival, Zilch Brady. The story explores themes of self-improvement, responsibility, and determination, making it a suitable and engaging read for children aged 9 to 12. There is no intense content, making it appropriate for middle-grade readers.