Big Wish

Brandon Robshaw

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Big Wish

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Brandon Robshaw

Reading Level 4-5 9C 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

The crisp night air buzzes with the magic of a shooting star streaking across the sky. Eleven-year-old Sam’s heart races as he wishes for a million wishes, not expecting a single one to come true—let alone all of them. But as his world starts to change in wild and unexpected ways, Sam realizes that every wish carries a surprise, and not all of them are good.

Themes

FamilySchoolsConduct of lifeHumorFantasy

Quick Assessment

Big Wish is a middle-grade fiction book about an eleven-year-old boy named Sam who discovers that his wish for a million wishes actually comes true. The story explores themes of family, school life, and the consequences of getting what you want in unexpected ways. Suitable for readers ages 9-12, it offers a humorous yet thoughtful look at decision-making and responsibility.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

127 pages
ISBN
9780545904124
Pages
127
Publisher
Scholastic Inc.
Published
2016
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

SchoolsFamilyConduct of LifeFamily Life