Tunnel of Dreams

M. Bradley Davis

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Tunnel of Dreams

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Fantasy

by M. Bradley Davis

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

What if a simple fight turns into a terrifying adventure? Imagine being trapped in a crumbling tunnel, mud and darkness closing in all around you. Can Robert and Melissa put their differences aside before it’s too late?

Themes

FriendshipAdventureFantasy & MagicScience FictionComing of Age

Quick Assessment

Tunnel of Dreams is a middle-grade fantasy and science fiction novel about two sixth graders, Robert and Melissa, whose teasing rivalry leads to a dangerous accident in an old tunnel. The story explores themes of friendship, courage, and survival under perilous circumstances. Appropriate for ages 9-12, it contains moments of mild peril and suspense but no graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fear & Anxiety
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
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

112 pages
ISBN
9781401013141
Pages
112
Publisher
Xlibris Corporation
Published
2001-05-01
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

FantasyFantasy & MagicScience Fiction