Wyoming (The Arlingtons)
R. C. Schaller
Wyoming (The Arlingtons)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by R. C. Schaller
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Ashley and Adam race through the rugged Wyoming landscape, hearts pounding as they chase a trail of cryptic clues left behind by their missing climbing guide. Every step brings new challenges and secrets just waiting to be uncovered. But when danger lurks in the shadows, will they find him before it’s too late?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade adventure follows siblings Ashley and Adam Arlington as they unravel the mystery of their missing climbing guide during a family vacation in Wyoming. Suitable for ages 13-18, the story combines action and suspense with themes of family and exploration. Parents should note mild peril and suspenseful moments appropriate for young teens.
Why we rated Wyoming (The Arlingtons) 9LP
Wyoming (The Arlingtons) 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, Wyoming (The Arlingtons) works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Wyoming (The Arlingtons) as 9LP ("Light — Physical") 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.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril.
Thematically, Wyoming (The Arlingtons) explores family, adventure, mystery, and people & places - united states — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about family, adventure, mystery.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A 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
- 9781887002790
- Pages
- 128
- Publisher
- Cross Training Publishing
- Published
- November 1998
- Type
- Fiction