World Record Breakers
Sean Stewart Price
World Record Breakers
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Sean Stewart Price
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 gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
The fastest motorcycle on the planet isn’t just fast—it’s a record-smashing beast! Meet the fiercest animals and craziest world record breakers who defy the limits of speed, danger, and power. Discover what makes them legendary and why their stories matter more than you think.
Themes
Quick Assessment
World Record Breakers introduces young readers to extraordinary feats and creatures that hold world records, combining thrilling facts with engaging storytelling. Suitable for ages 9-12, this book encourages curiosity about the natural world and human achievement without any intense content. It’s an inspiring read that highlights determination and the thrill of pushing boundaries.
Why we rated World Record Breakers 9C
World Record Breakers is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 128 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, World Record Breakers works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate World Record Breakers as 9C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, World Record Breakers explores adventure, science & nature, and world records — 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, science & nature, world records.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781491481936
- Pages
- 128
- Publisher
- Capstone
- Published
- 2016
- Type
- Fiction