The rescue
Nicholas Sparks
The rescue
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Nicholas Sparks
The text is written at a 8th 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
Here's a secret: Taylor is a brave fireman who saves people from danger, but he's never been able to save himself from falling in love. When a storm brings him face-to-face with a mom and her missing son, everything changes in ways he never expected—but that's only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade novel by Nicholas Sparks tells the story of a volunteer fireman who rescues a single mother and her young son with special needs during a storm. The story explores themes of love, sacrifice, and courage, set against the backdrop of a small Southern town. It is suitable for ages 9-12, containing mild emotional challenges related to family and personal growth.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight 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
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780446610391
- Pages
- 420
- Publisher
- Grand Central Publishing
- Published
- 2001
- Type
- Fiction