Frankie Dupont and the Science Fair Sabotage
Julie Anne Grasso
Frankie Dupont and the Science Fair Sabotage
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Julie Anne Grasso
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Frankie races through the buzzing science fair, the stolen robotics chip weighing on his mind. Everyone around him seems a little suspicious, and the clues keep popping up on his Snap-Goss messages. Suddenly, a mysterious shadow darts past—who could it be?
Quick Assessment
This illustrated mystery follows Frankie Dupont as he investigates the theft of a robotics chip at a sustainable science fair. Targeted at early readers aged 5-8, the story encourages problem-solving and critical thinking with age-appropriate suspense and mild conflict. Parents should note the book includes themes of friendship and teamwork, with no intense or inappropriate content.
Why we rated Frankie Dupont and the Science Fair Sabotage 8LP
Frankie Dupont and the Science Fair Sabotage is written at a Level 3 reading level across 82 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Frankie Dupont and the Science Fair Sabotage works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Frankie Dupont and the Science Fair Sabotage as 8LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril.
Thematically, Frankie Dupont and the Science Fair Sabotage explores mystery, friendship, science & nature, and adventure — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about mystery, friendship, science & nature.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A 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
- 9781946229298
- Pages
- 82
- Publisher
- Bublish, Incorporated
- Published
- 2016
- Type
- Fiction