Wild blood
Kate Thompson
Wild blood
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Kate Thompson
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 mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
The hiss of steam and the creak of wooden decks fill the air as Frankie and Devin grip the paddleboat’s railing, their hearts pounding with every turn of the wheel. Suddenly, they’re swept into a whirlwind adventure, racing against time to circle the globe in just 80 days. With princesses to rescue and daring duels ahead, every moment crackles with excitement and surprise.
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade novel follows cousins Frankie and Devin as they embark on a thrilling journey inspired by Jules Verne’s classic, 'Around the World in Eighty Days.' Along the way, they face exciting challenges and cultural encounters suitable for ages 9-12. The story blends adventure and fantasy elements with themes of courage and teamwork, containing mild peril but no intense content.
Why we rated Wild blood 11LE
Wild blood is written at a Level 6 reading level across 261 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Wild blood works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Wild blood as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Wild blood explores adventure, family, fantasy world-building, 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, family, fantasy world-building.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780786814220
- Pages
- 261
- Publisher
- Hyperion
- Published
- 2002
- Type
- Fiction