The yellow jersey.

Ralph Hurne

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The yellow jersey.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ralph Hurne

Reading Level 6 11LP 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

Have you ever wondered what it feels like to race in the Tour de France, the toughest bike race in the world? Imagine speeding down mountain roads, feeling the wind and the crowd's eyes on you, while the race twists with surprises and challenges. But what happens when a sudden crash changes everything on the path to victory?

Themes

SportsAdventureNatureCompetition

Quick Assessment

The Yellow Jersey is a middle-grade sports fiction novel centered around the intense and thrilling world of professional cycling, specifically the Tour de France. Suitable for ages 9-12, it explores themes of perseverance, competition, and the challenges athletes face both on and off the bike. The story contains some mild physical peril related to racing crashes but handles it with a focus on suspense and character development.

For Parents

Content Intensity

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

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

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

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

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Details

Book Length

255 pages
ISBN
0671214993
Pages
255
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Published
1973
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

NatureCyclingFiction in EnglishCyclismeRomans, Nouvelles