Girl reporter rocks polls!

Linda Ellerbee

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Girl reporter rocks polls!

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Linda Ellerbee

Reading Level 6 11LT Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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

Casey Smith is no ordinary reporter—she's the girl who can shake up an entire school election with her video camera and sharp questions. Why do the popular kids always win, and can Casey's scoop change how everyone sees voting? This election might be more surprising than anyone expects, and it all starts with her story.

Themes

FriendshipSchool LifeJournalismElections

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction follows Casey Smith, a determined young reporter covering her school's student government elections. The story explores themes of popularity, fairness, and student engagement in voting, offering a relatable look at school politics for readers ages 9-12. It contains no intense content and encourages critical thinking about democracy and participation.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11LT — Light — Thematic
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

210 pages
ISBN
0064407608
Pages
210
Publisher
HarperColl
Published
2000
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

NewspapersJournalismElectionsSchoolsSmithCasey