Wild trek

Jim Kjelgaard

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Wild trek

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jim Kjelgaard

Reading Level 6 11MP Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th 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

Link Stevens and his fearless snow dog, Chiri, are the only ones brave enough to face the deadly Caribou mountains where no one has ever returned. Battling fierce cougars and hungry wolves, their survival depends on wild cunning and woodlore. This is a story of courage and friendship that proves how far loyalty can take you.

Themes

AdventureFriendshipOutdoor LifeAnimals

Quick Assessment

Wild Trek follows trapper Link Stevens and his loyal snow dog, Chiri, as they embark on a dangerous mission to rescue a stranded naturalist in the treacherous Caribou mountains. The story highlights themes of survival, bravery, and the bond between humans and animals, suitable for ages 9-12. While it contains mild peril involving wildlife encounters, it is an exciting and age-appropriate adventure.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11MP — Moderate — Physical
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

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
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

242 pages
ISBN
9780553156874
Pages
242
Publisher
Yearling
Published
1981
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

DogsOutdoor Life