The Raccoon Gang (The Adventures of Rascal Raccoon)
Donna Braymer
The Raccoon Gang (The Adventures of Rascal Raccoon)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Book Two ; "The Raccoon Gang"
by Donna Braymer
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 mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Crunching leaves underfoot and the cool splash of water at the park’s swimming pool set the stage for Rascal Raccoon's wild adventure. When a mischievous gang of raccoons sneaks in to stir up trouble, Rascal faces choices that could change everything. Feeling the tug between friendship and doing what's right, Rascal's journey is full of surprises and lessons that echo long after the sun sets.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction follows Rascal Raccoon as he encounters a troublesome gang causing mischief in a state park, including breaking into a swimming pool and disturbing a family. The story emphasizes themes of friendship, responsibility, and making good choices, with a focus on encouraging children to engage in positive activities. Suitable for ages 9 to 12, the book contains mild peril but resolves with positive consequences and reinforces good values.
Why we rated The Raccoon Gang (The Adventures of Rascal Raccoon) 9LE
The Raccoon Gang (The Adventures of Rascal Raccoon) 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 Raccoon Gang (The Adventures of Rascal Raccoon) works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate The Raccoon Gang (The Adventures of Rascal Raccoon) as 9LE ("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 Raccoon Gang (The Adventures of Rascal Raccoon) explores animals - general, friendship, adventure, family, and responsibility — 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 animals - general, friendship, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781884213175
- Pages
- 112
- Publisher
- Christian Services Network
- Published
- May 1997
- Type
- Fiction