Anna, Banana, and the Sleepover Secret
Anica Mrose Rissi
Anna, Banana, and the Sleepover Secret
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Anica Mrose Rissi
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
The smell of warm pizza fills the air as laughter echoes through Isabel’s cozy house. Anna’s heart races with excitement and a tiny pinch of worry after a secret accident that could change everything. In the quiet darkness of the sleepover, Anna wonders if friendship can survive a broken vase and a truth kept hidden.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade chapter book follows Anna as she navigates the ups and downs of a sleepover with her friends, dealing with themes of friendship, honesty, and responsibility. Suitable for ages 9-12, it gently explores the emotional challenges children face in social situations without heavy content. Parents can expect a lighthearted story that addresses common childhood dilemmas in a relatable and age-appropriate way.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781534417205
- Pages
- 128
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Published
- 2018
- Type
- Fiction