The lucky wheel
Grace Gilmore
The lucky wheel
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Grace Gilmore
Illustrated by Brown, Petra, illustrator
Tales from Maple Ridge
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.
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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
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 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
7/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781481426275
- Pages
- 119
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Published
- 2015
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 4,412
- Read-Aloud
- ~29 min
- Text Density
- Picture-Heavy