Wildfire

Deb Loughead

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Wildfire

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Deb Loughead

Reading Level 4-5 9LP 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

There's a secret burning in the forest—mysterious fires that no one can explain. Dylan has a hunch about what's really causing them, but uncovering the truth is just the start of the adventure.

Themes

Quick Assessment

Wildfire is a middle-grade mystery that follows Dylan as he investigates a series of unexplained forest fires. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book combines elements of science and nature with suspenseful detective work, encouraging curiosity about the environment. The story is appropriate for this age group, with no intense content concerns.

For Parents

Content Intensity

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

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

128 pages
ISBN
9781459818101
Pages
128
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Published
Aug 28, 2018
Type
Fiction

Genres

Arson

Subjects

Mysteries & Detective StoriesScience & NatureTrees & ForestsSports & RecreationBaseball & SoftballSocial ThemesPoverty & HomelessnessFiresArsonTeenagersMysteryForest Fires