Ellray Jakes Is Not A Chicken

Sally Warner

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Ellray Jakes Is Not A Chicken

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sally Warner

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) 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 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

BullyingFriendshipFamilyComing of AgeSocial ThemesJuvenile Fiction

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 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Bullying Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

130 pages
ISBN
9780142419885
Pages
130
Publisher
Penguin
Published
2012
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Chapter BooksSocial ThemesBullyingSchool & EducationConduct of LifeSchoolsFamilyCalifornia