Beryl E. Bean #1

Ricki Stern

Cover of Beryl E. Bean #1

Beryl E. Bean #1

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Mighty Adventurer of the Planet

by Ricki Stern

Illustrated by Amy June Bates

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

What if a broken arm could lead you to your greatest adventure yet? Imagine trading soccer games for dinosaur hunts in a museum full of secrets. Beryl’s about to discover that being a Mighty Adventurer means more than she ever expected.

Themes

FriendshipHumorAdventureSocial Issues - Friendship

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade chapter book follows Beryl, a girl sidelined from soccer by a broken arm, who finds friendship and excitement through a new role as a Mighty Adventurer. With lighthearted humor and themes of friendship and social growth, it offers engaging content suitable for ages 9-12. The story includes positive messages about resilience and exploring new interests, complemented by full-color illustrations.

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

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

ISBN
9780613940610
Publisher
Tandem Library
Published
June 2002
Type
Fiction

Subjects

Social SituationsFriendshipHumorous StoriesChapter BooksSocial Issues