The lucky wheel

Grace Gilmore

Cover of The lucky wheel

The lucky wheel

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Grace Gilmore

Illustrated by Brown, Petra, illustrator

Tales from Maple Ridge

Reading Level 3-4 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read Page-Turner

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 gentle with no concerning themes.

We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.

About This Book

Logan wants to help fix his school but has no money to give. When he finds an old buggy wheel and repairs it, he hopes someone will buy it to raise the needed funds. His determination shows how even small efforts can make a big difference for family and friends.

Themes

FamilyRepair and reconstructionBuildingsJuvenile fictionFamily life

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Data confidence: standard

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

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

7/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

Similar Books

Based on content and theme analysis

See all books like this →

Details

Book Length

119 pages
4,412 words
29m read-aloud
ISBN
9781481426275
Pages
119
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Published
2015
Type
Fiction
Word Count
4,412
Read-Aloud
~29 min
Text Density
Picture-Heavy

Genres

Subjects

BuildingsFamiliesRepair and ReconstructionFamily LifeFund RaisingFarm LifeMoney