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Call Me Gene

N. C. Bailey

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Call Me Gene

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by N. C. Bailey

Reading Level 3 8C Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Genes are the tiny bosses inside every living thing, controlling everything from eye color to how we grow. Discover how these microscopic masterminds shape who we are, and why understanding them could change the future of science and medicine forever.

Themes

Science & NatureBiologyJuvenile NonfictionEducation

Quick Assessment

Call Me Gene introduces young readers to fundamental concepts in genetics, including heredity, cloning, and mutations. Suitable for ages 13 to 18, this nonfiction book uses clear explanations to explore biology in an accessible way, supporting science education for middle and high school students.

Why we rated Call Me Gene 8C

Call Me Gene is written at a Level 3 reading level across 90 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Call Me Gene works for readers up to grade 5.0.

We rate Call Me Gene as 8C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.

Thematically, Call Me Gene explores science & nature, biology, juvenile nonfiction, and education — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
  • Kids drawn to stories about science & nature, biology, juvenile nonfiction.
  • Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

8C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

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

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

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

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Details

Book Length

90 pages
ISBN
9780967381107
Pages
90
Publisher
Science2discover
Published
December 17, 1999
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Science & NatureBiology