Food intruders

Karen M. Leet

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Food intruders

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Karen M. Leet

Edge Books; Tiny Creepy Creatures

Reading Level 5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

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 tiny world of microbes that live in the foods we eat, from helpful bacteria that keep us healthy to harmful ones that can make us sick. This fun and informative journey reveals how these invisible invaders affect our meals and why some foods are safer than others. Perfect for curious young readers eager to learn about science and food safety.

Themes

Science & NatureJuvenile Literature

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

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

7/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
2
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

18 pages
2,286 words
15m read-aloud
ISBN
9781429665322
Pages
18
Publisher
Capstone
Published
2012
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
2,286
Read-Aloud
~15 min
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

Bacteria