Almost an outlaw

Molly B. Burnham

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Almost an outlaw

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Molly B. Burnham

Teddy Mars

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

Teddy, known for breaking records, finds himself challenging new rules when his great-aunt Ursula moves in and sets strict limits on everything from juice to pets. Excited at first for a chance to tame his mischievous sibling, Teddy soon discovers that some rules might need bending, especially when neighborhood pigeons face trouble. Packed with humor, lively illustrations, and short chapters, this story celebrates family, courage, and standing up for what’s right.

Themes

FamilySiblingsHumor

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 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

5/10

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
5
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

288 pages
43,944 words
4h 53m read-aloud
ISBN
9780062278166
Pages
288
Publisher
Katherine Tegen Books
Published
2017
Type
Fiction
Word Count
43,944
Read-Aloud
~4h 53m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

SiblingsFamilies