Track Star #4

Kelly Starling Lyons

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Track Star #4

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Kelly Starling Lyons

Reading Level 3 8C Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Miles races around the carpool lane, heart pounding and legs burning, aiming to be one of the top five runners. But suddenly, he spots a classmate struggling to keep up. What will Miles do when winning and helping collide?

Quick Assessment

This early chapter book follows Miles, a young runner preparing for his school's Fun Run by developing a nutrition and exercise plan to improve his endurance. The story encourages themes of perseverance, sportsmanship, and making thoughtful choices about competition and friendship. Appropriate for early readers aged 5-8, it contains positive messages with no concerning content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

8C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

96 pages
ISBN
9780593383599
Pages
96
Publisher
Penguin
Published
2023
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Chapter BooksPeople & PlacesUnited StatesAfrican American & BlackSports & RecreationTrack & Field