Danika's totally terrible toss

Dannah Gresh

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Danika's totally terrible toss

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

the legend of the Purple Flurp

by Dannah Gresh

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

Crunch! The sound of a brown paper bag smacking the floor echoes through the school hallway. Danika’s heart races as she realizes she’s just hit Mrs. Hefty by accident, and now detention feels like a whole new kind of trouble. But sometimes, the best surprises come from the most unexpected places.

Themes

FriendshipComing of AgeFamilyClubsChristian LifeMiddle SchoolPopularity

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction follows Danika, a popular and high-achieving sixth-grader who faces consequences after an accidental mishap at school. In detention, she bonds with other girls to create the 'True Girl Club,' exploring themes of friendship, self-discovery, and Christian values. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book includes a mother-daughter discussion activity called Girl Gab.

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

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

112 pages
ISBN
9780802487025
Pages
112
Publisher
True Girl Fiction
Published
2008
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

ClubsMiddle SchoolsSchoolsPopularityChristian LifeFriendshipFootballBrothers and Sisters