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The information superhighway

Gay, Martin

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The information superhighway

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Gay, Martin

Reading Level 4-5 9C 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

What if you could explore a giant web connecting people, games, and information from all over the world? Imagine diving into a place where learning and fun mix, but also where secrets and privacy hang in the balance. How will this superhighway change the way you live and play?

Themes

Information SuperhighwayInternetEducationPrivacy Awareness

Quick Assessment

This book introduces children to the concept of the information superhighway and the internet, explaining its components and potential impacts on privacy, education, and entertainment. It is appropriate for ages 9 to 12 and provides a thoughtful look at technology's role in modern life without heavy technical jargon. Parents should note it encourages critical thinking about digital information and online safety.

Why we rated The information superhighway 9C

The information superhighway is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 112 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The information superhighway works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate The information superhighway as 9C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Privacy Awareness.

Thematically, The information superhighway explores information superhighway, internet, education, and privacy awareness — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
  • Kids drawn to stories about information superhighway, internet, education.

Maybe not for

  • ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Content Flags

Privacy Awareness
Data confidence: standard

Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

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
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

112 pages
ISBN
0805038043
Pages
112
Publisher
Twenty First Century Books
Published
1996
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Information SuperhighwayInternetComputers