Total Splash down
Beth Garrod
Total Splash down
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Two Splash-Tastic Inflatables Adventures
by Beth Garrod
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 gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Donut isn’t just any inflatable toy—he’s on a wild treasure hunt for the most delicious cookie ever! From sneaky escapes out of the water park to battling shark-infested seas and a terrifying Pickle, every moment is a splash of excitement. And when Watermelon enters the Airlympic Games, it’s a juicy showdown where only the strongest inflata-team can win gold!
Themes
Quick Assessment
Total Splash Down is a lively graphic novel filled with humor and adventurous water sports themes, perfect for readers ages 9 to 12. The story follows inflatable characters navigating challenges like treasure hunts and competitive games, promoting teamwork and resilience. Parents can expect lighthearted action and fun, with no intense content, making it suitable for middle-grade readers.
Why we rated Total Splash down 11C
Total Splash down is written at a Level 6 reading level across 256 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Total Splash down works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Total Splash down as 11C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril.
Thematically, Total Splash down explores humor, adventure, sports & recreation, and friendship — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about humor, adventure, sports & recreation.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Content Flags
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780702325311
- Pages
- 256
- Publisher
- Scholastic
- Published
- 2023
- Type
- Fiction