Eek! Icky, Sticky, Gross Stuff in Your Food (Icky, Sticky, Gross-Out Books)
Pam Rosenberg
Eek! Icky, Sticky, Gross Stuff in Your Food (Icky, Sticky, Gross-Out Books)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Pam Rosenberg
The text is written at a 5th 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
Discover the wild and wacky world hidden in your meals with surprising and icky facts that will both gross you out and make you curious. Perfect for young explorers who love learning about the strange and sticky secrets in everyday food!
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 5-6 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
8/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781592968954
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- Child's World
- Published
- August 2007
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 2,038
- Read-Aloud
- ~14 min
- Text Density
- Light Text