Box
Rick Mapson
Box
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Rick Mapson
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Young James Wilson had been bullied by Carl for the past year and today he was going to take his moms advice and do something about it. After today Carl and his mom will be silenced forever. What's in the box you ask? You'll see. The Box is a mix of a child's world of being bullied with the adult world of terrorism and a young boys just trying to get rid of the pain. It also gives a twist where the bully may now be bullied. While the bomb squad is called to deal with The Box the boys are locked up together in the principles detention room and Carl finds out James didn't want to kill him, kill him with a bomb. James wanted to kill him with kindness. The box had a chocolate cake. Now the boys had to work together to figure out how to get to the cake before the bomb sniffing dogs did.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 3 book. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781948630023
- Pages
- 60
- Publisher
- Almond Blossom Community LLC
- Published
- 2021
- Type
- Fiction