What reading level is The impossible race?

The impossible race by Chad Morris is at a Level 3-4 reading level (Lexile 660L). Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is The impossible race appropriate for?

The impossible race is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 8LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is The impossible race?

The impossible race is fiction.

Does The impossible race have any content warnings?

The impossible race has a HootRating of 8LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The impossible race?

The impossible race by Chad Morris is 426 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated September 7, 2026

The impossible race

Chad Morris

The impossible race

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Chad Morris

Illustrated by Dorman, Brandon, illustrator

Reading Level 3-4 8LE Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The buzz of the holographic time machine hums through the halls of Cragbridge Hall, filling the air with electric excitement. Imagine racing through classrooms and corridors, using futuristic inventions to solve puzzles no one has ever dared to try. But this year, the prize is a secret so big, it could change everything—and Abby and Derick feel the weight of the future on their shoulders.

Themes

Adventure Friendship Science & Nature Fantasy World-BuildingSchoolsTwins

Quick Assessment

Set in a futuristic boarding school, this early reader adventure follows twins Abby and Derick as they participate in an annual race involving inventive challenges and a mysterious secret prize. Aimed at children ages 5-8, the story explores themes of teamwork, choice and consequence, and appreciating history, making it suitable for young readers ready for imaginative fiction with a thoughtful message. The content is age-appropriate with no intense or graphic elements.

Why we rated The impossible race 8LE

The impossible race is written at a Level 3-4 reading level with a Lexile measure of 660L across 426 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The impossible race works for readers up to grade 5.5.

We rate The impossible race as 8LE ("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 impossible race explores adventure, friendship, science & nature, fantasy world-building, and schools — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, friendship, science & nature.