The reckless club

Beth Vrabel

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The reckless club

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Beth Vrabel

Reading Level 6 11LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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

What happens when five kids from totally different worlds all end up in the same place on the last day of summer? They're supposed to be strangers, but a day full of unexpected challenges at a retirement home might just change everything. Can a group of pranksters turn into something more before the day is over?

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows five diverse children who, as punishment for their pranks, spend a summer day volunteering at a retirement home. Through their experiences caring for the elderly and sharing their stories, they develop unexpected friendships and personal growth. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book explores themes of empathy, responsibility, and intergenerational connections in a lighthearted and accessible way.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

281 pages
ISBN
9780762490400
Pages
281
Publisher
Running Press Kids
Published
2018
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Nursing HomesFriendship