A+ Attitude
Stephanie Perry Moore
A+ Attitude
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Stephanie Perry Moore
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
Morgan clutches her backpack tight as her new baby brother cries in the background and her stepfather calls from the kitchen. Everything feels different and a little scary, but she’s determined to face each day with an A+ attitude. Will her promise be enough to help her find happiness in this new family?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade novel follows seven-year-old Morgan as she navigates the challenges of a blended family, including adjusting to a new baby brother and stepfather. It explores themes of resilience, attitude, and Christian values suitable for ages 9-12. Educational exercises at the end of each chapter encourage reflection and discussion.
Why we rated A+ Attitude 9LE
A+ Attitude is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 144 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, A+ Attitude works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate A+ Attitude as 9LE ("Light — Emotional") 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.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, A+ Attitude explores attitude (psychology), conduct of life, christian life, african americans, and remarriage — 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 attitude (psychology), conduct of life, christian life.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A 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
- 9780802422637
- Pages
- 144
- Publisher
- Northfield Publishing
- Published
- 2011
- Type
- Fiction