Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Book Level
4.3
Points
5.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
34975
Points per Word
0.000143
Description
Thrill Seekers by Edwina Shaw follows Brian and his brother Douggie, who are part of the Oxley Creek Boys, a group whose motto is 'Dare ya!'. The boys face challenges involving drinking, drugs, and dangerous dares in their suburban Australian setting. As their world begins to fall apart, Brian and Douggie must find a new direction in life. The novel deals with themes of peer pressure, rebellion, and the search for identity during adolescence.