The race of fear / [story by Troy Schmidt ; illustrations by GlueWorks Animation].

Troy Schmidt

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The race of fear / [story by Troy Schmidt ; illustrations by GlueWorks Animation].

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Troy Schmidt

Reading Level K-1 5C Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a kindergarten 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

What if you could win a race just by scaring your opponent? Imagine Hermie, ready to trick Wormie in the Caterpillar Crawl-a-thon, but what happens when the plan backfires and Hermie ends up running for his life?

Quick Assessment

This early reader story features a playful competition between two caterpillars during a garden race. It explores themes of courage and unexpected outcomes with simple language suitable for ages 5 to 8. Parents can expect a lighthearted, humorous tale that encourages early reading skills without any concerning content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

5C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

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

Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

14 pages
ISBN
9781400304653
Pages
14
Publisher
Tommy Nelson
Published
2005
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Toy and Movable BooksSpecimensReligions