A book of flies real or otherwise

Richard Michelson

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A book of flies real or otherwise

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Richard Michelson

Reading Level 5-6 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th 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

Dive into a lively collection of playful poems that buzz with fun facts about all kinds of flies. Each verse brings these tiny creatures to life with humor and surprise, making learning about them a delightful adventure. Perfect for curious minds who love nature and poetry alike!

Themes

Science & NatureHumorChildren's Poetry

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

56 pages
2,554 words
17m read-aloud
ISBN
0761450505
Pages
56
Publisher
Marshall Cavendish
Published
1999
Type
Fiction
Word Count
2,554
Read-Aloud
~17 min
Text Density
Picture-Heavy

Subjects

FliesChildren's Poetry, AmericanPoetryAmerican Poetry