Go Jump in the Pool!

Gordon Korman

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Go Jump in the Pool!

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Gordon Korman

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

What would you do if your school was about to lose its best students just because it didn’t have a swimming pool? Bruno and Boots aren't just any students—they're the ultimate troublemakers, ready to hatch wild plans to save Macdonald Hall. But can their crazy fundraising ideas really turn the tide, or will chaos take over?

Themes

Quick Assessment

This fun and lively middle-grade book follows two mischievous friends who try to save their school from losing students to a rival academy by raising funds for a swimming pool. With plenty of humor and school-based antics, it’s suitable for children aged 9 to 12. The story includes light mischief and playful pranks, making it an entertaining read without any serious content concerns.

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

3/10

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
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

178 pages
ISBN
9789995124182
Pages
178
Publisher
Scholastic Canada
Published
January 1991
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

SwimmingSchool Stories