The reckless club
Beth Vrabel
The reckless club
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Beth Vrabel
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 — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780762490400
- Pages
- 281
- Publisher
- Running Press Kids
- Published
- 2018
- Type
- Fiction