What reading level is The Highest Hit?

The Highest Hit by Nancy Willard is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Highest Hit appropriate for?

The Highest Hit is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is The Highest Hit?

The Highest Hit is fiction — Family life.

Does The Highest Hit have any content warnings?

The Highest Hit 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 Highest Hit?

The Highest Hit by Nancy Willard is 117 pages.

The Highest Hit

Nancy Willard

The Highest Hit

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Nancy Willard

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

Have you ever dreamed of breaking a world record? Imagine a young girl whose big ideas pull her family and friends into wild adventures, all to make her name famous in the Guinness Book of World Records. But will her latest scheme succeed or surprise everyone?

Themes

Family Adventure Humor Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction follows a resourceful young girl whose ambitious plans to set a unique world record engage her family and friends in a series of lively escapades. Suitable for ages 9-12, it highlights themes of family life and creativity with lighthearted humor. The story contains no intense content and is appropriate for children in this age group.