Bug Girl

Benjamin Harper

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Bug Girl

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Fury on the dance floor

by Benjamin Harper

Reading Level 6 11LP Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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

What if two ordinary girls suddenly discovered they had superpowers—and a villain crashed their school dance with a terrifying plan? Imagine the chaos as these new superheroes must protect their town, all while learning fascinating facts about bugs along the way. But can they stop the fury before it’s too late?

Quick Assessment

Bug Girl is a middle-grade fiction book about two girls who gain superpowers and must defend their community against a villain during a school dance. The story combines superhero adventure with educational elements about insects, making it both entertaining and informative for readers ages 9 to 12. Parents should know it includes some mild peril typical of superhero stories but is appropriate for middle-grade readers.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11LP — Light — Physical
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

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
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

297 pages
ISBN
9781250106636
Pages
297
Publisher
Imprint
Published
2018
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

InsectsPopularitySuperheroes