Fixits, The
Anne Mazer
Fixits, The
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Anne Mazer
Illustrated by Paul Meisel
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
The Fixits are the worst repair team ever—they break more than they fix! When Michael and Augusta call them to fix a broken plate, chaos explodes everywhere. Can a tiny crack really cause such a huge mess?
Quick Assessment
This humorous picture book follows Michael and Augusta as they try to fix a broken plate with the help of the notoriously clumsy Fixits, whose attempts only escalate the problem. Suitable for early readers ages 5-8, it explores themes of problem-solving and unexpected consequences with lighthearted fun and simple language. Parents should note the playful destruction is central and resolved within the story.
Why we rated Fixits, The 7C
Fixits, The is written at a Level 2 reading level across 24 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Fixits, The works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Fixits, The as 7C ("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, Fixits, The explores humor, family, problem solving, and juvenile fiction — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about humor, family, problem solving.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient 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
- 9780786802135
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- Hyperion
- Published
- May 12, 1999
- Type
- Fiction