Cover of Nick's mission

Nick's mission

by Claire H. Blatchford

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12

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

Nick, a deaf boy in sixth grade, isn’t thrilled about spending his summer in speech therapy. But when he and his loyal dog uncover a risky smuggling operation, Nick discovers how powerful communication can be and finds new confidence along the way.

Representation & Themes

Disability RepresentationFamilyAdventureFriendshipAnimals

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Disability Representation
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
0822507404
Pages
148
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Published
1995
Type
Fiction
Word Count
28,873

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Deaf -- Fiction.People with disabilities -- Fiction.Dogs -- Fiction.Mothers and sons -- Fiction.