Ellray Jakes Is Not A Chicken
Sally Warner
Ellray Jakes Is Not A Chicken
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Sally Warner
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 mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
What would you do if a bully kept picking on you, but standing up for yourself only made things worse? EllRay Jakes faces this tough choice when Jared Matthews won’t leave him alone. Can EllRay keep out of trouble for a whole week to earn a trip to Disneyland, or will the challenge be bigger than he expected?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction book follows EllRay Jakes as he navigates bullying and learns about self-control and consequences. Suitable for ages 9-12, it thoughtfully explores social themes related to peer conflict and personal growth. Parents should note it deals with bullying but in a way accessible to this age group.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780142419885
- Pages
- 130
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Published
- 2012
- Type
- Fiction