Frankie Pickle and the mathematical menace
Eric Wight
Frankie Pickle and the mathematical menace
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Eric Wight
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 clutches his pencil tight as the numbers around him start to twist and roar! Suddenly, he's whisked away to Arithmecca, where number monsters lurk at every turn. Can he solve the puzzles fast enough before the Mathematical Menace catches him?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader graphic novel follows Frankie as he faces a math quiz that magically transports him to a fantastical world filled with number monsters. Designed for ages 5-8, it encourages imagination and basic math skills like division in a fun, engaging way. The story contains mild fantasy peril but is appropriate for young readers building confidence in math.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781416989721
- Pages
- 96
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 2011
- Type
- Fiction