What reading level is Tracked?

Tracked by Jenny Martin is at a Level 4-5 reading level (Lexile 700L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Tracked appropriate for?

Tracked is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Tracked?

Tracked is fiction — Automobile racing.

Does Tracked have any content warnings?

Tracked has a HootRating of 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Tracked?

Tracked by Jenny Martin is 389 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated September 7, 2026

Tracked

Jenny Martin

Tracked

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jenny Martin

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

What if the fastest racer on a planet ruled by greedy corporations decides to fight back? Phee Van Zant races through the dangerous streets of Castra, where every turn could mean freedom or capture. But can one orphan change the fate of an entire world?

Themes

Science & Nature AdventureResistance to GovernmentOrphansSports

Quick Assessment

Tracked follows Phee Van Zant, a young orphan and skilled street racer, as she navigates a corrupt society controlled by powerful corporations. This middle-grade science fiction novel explores themes of resistance, identity, and courage, suitable for readers ages 9 to 12. Parents should note the story includes elements of rebellion and high-stakes racing but handles them in an age-appropriate manner.

Why we rated Tracked 9ME

Tracked is written at a Level 4-5 reading level with a Lexile measure of 700L across 389 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Tracked works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate Tracked as 9ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril, social complexity — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.

Thematically, Tracked explores science & nature, adventure, resistance to government, orphans, and sports — 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 science & nature, adventure, resistance to government.