Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
3.8
Points
3.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
24669
Points per Word
0.000122
Page Count
132
Points per Page
0.022727
Description
Lockie Leonard, a twelve-year-old surfing enthusiast, moves to a small coastal town where his father has become the new police officer. He befriends a girl named Vicki Streeton, and the two form a close relationship as they navigate the challenges of adolescence. The story explores themes of growing up, first love, and the difficulties of fitting in while staying true to oneself.