The Great Race (Tom Clancy's Net Force; Young Adults, No. 5)

Tom Clancy

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The Great Race (Tom Clancy's Net Force; Young Adults, No. 5)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Tom Clancy

Reading Level 5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th 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

Engines roar as the Net Force team races against time, zooming through the sky to build the fastest spaceship ever. Suddenly, alarms blare—someone is trying to steal their secret design! Can they stop the thief before disaster strikes?

Themes

Action & AdventureSuspense/ThrillerScience FictionEspionage

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade adventure follows the Net Force team as they compete in a high-stakes global race to design an innovative spaceship, only to face sabotage and theft of critical technology. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story combines action, suspense, and science fiction elements with clear language appropriate for grade 5 readers. Parents should note the presence of mild peril and suspense typical of espionage-themed fiction.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Suspense
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
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

ISBN
9780606204200
Publisher
Turtleback Books
Published
August 1999
Type
Fiction

Genres

Computer networks

Subjects

Action & AdventureSuspense/ThrillerEspionageScience Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic