What reading level is Wrack?

Wrack by Bradley, James is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Wrack appropriate for?

Wrack is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12ME (Moderate — Emotional).

Does Wrack have any content warnings?

Wrack has a HootRating of 12ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Wrack?

Wrack by Bradley, James is 340 pages.

Wrack

Bradley, James

Wrack

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Novel

by Bradley, James

Reading Level 7 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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

What secrets lie beneath the shifting sands of southern Australia? When David Norfolk digs for a lost Portuguese ship, he uncovers a mystery much darker—a man’s body, hidden for fifty years. Who was he, and what stories will the old man in the shack reveal before it’s too late?

Themes

Adventure Mystery Historical Family

Quick Assessment

Wrack is a middle-grade historical mystery about an archaeologist uncovering a decades-old murder while searching for a legendary shipwreck in Australia. The story explores themes of love, betrayal, and history through layered storytelling suitable for ages 9-12. While it contains some mature themes like murder and complex emotional relationships, it remains appropriate for middle-grade readers with guidance.