What reading level is Bernie Magruder and the Bus Station Blow Up?

Bernie Magruder and the Bus Station Blow Up by Jean Little is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Bernie Magruder and the Bus Station Blow Up appropriate for?

Bernie Magruder and the Bus Station Blow Up is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LP (Light — Physical). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is Bernie Magruder and the Bus Station Blow Up?

Bernie Magruder and the Bus Station Blow Up is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Bernie Magruder and the Bus Station Blow Up have any content warnings?

Bernie Magruder and the Bus Station Blow Up has a HootRating of 9LP (Light — Physical). Content flags include: Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Bernie Magruder and the Bus Station Blow Up?

Bernie Magruder and the Bus Station Blow Up by Jean Little is 144 pages.

Bernie Magruder and the Bus Station Blow Up

Jean Little

Bernie Magruder and the Bus Station Blow Up

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jean Little

Reading Level 4-5 9LP 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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Here's a secret: Bernie Magruder’s town has been shaken by mysterious bombings, and he suspects his own family might be involved. As everyone tries to figure out who’s behind the explosions, Bernie’s discoveries only make things more confusing—but that’s only the beginning.

Themes

Mystery FamilyEspionageDetective Stories

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade mystery follows eleven-year-old Bernie Magruder as he navigates a series of bombings in his town, leading to suspicion within his own family. The story offers engaging suspense suitable for ages 9-12, with themes of mystery, family dynamics, and investigation. There is mild tension related to the bombings, but no graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LP — Light — Physical

Emotional

Clear

Physical

Light ←

Social

Clear

Thematic

Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Details

Book Length

144 pages

ISBN: 9780689805998
Pages: 144
Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
Published: May 1, 1997
Type: Fiction

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Mystery FictionMysteries, Espionage, & Detective StoriesMystery and Detective StoriesHumorous StoriesMysteries & Detective StoriesBrothers and SistersLarge Type BooksSiblingsHotelsMotelsEtc