978-1-68454-363-2
Tom Skinner
978-1-68454-363-2
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Tom Skinner
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 gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Here's a little secret: ordinary words can hide extraordinary surprises! Imagine unlocking playful puns and quirky rhymes that twist your brain in the best ways—but that's only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This collection of 48 illustrated, one-page stories uses playful puns and creative language to engage children ages 8 to 15. It encourages imaginative thinking and language development through quirky verse, making it suitable for middle-grade readers who enjoy humor and wordplay.
Why we rated 978-1-68454-363-2 9C
978-1-68454-363-2 is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 126 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, 978-1-68454-363-2 works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate 978-1-68454-363-2 as 9C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, 978-1-68454-363-2 explores humor, friendship, and language & wordplay — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about humor, friendship, language & wordplay.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781684543632
- Pages
- 126
- Publisher
- Primedia eLaunch LLC
- Published
- 2018
- Type
- Fiction