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Total Splash down

Beth Garrod

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Total Splash down

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Two Splash-Tastic Inflatables Adventures

by Beth Garrod

Reading Level 6 11C 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 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

HumorAdventureSports & RecreationFriendship

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 — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

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
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

256 pages
ISBN
9780702325311
Pages
256
Publisher
Scholastic
Published
2023
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

HumorComic Strips & CartoonsSports & RecreationWater SportsComics & Graphic NovelsTravelReference