Goom
Joshua Wright
Goom
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Joshua Wright
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 if a silly, mischievous character named Goom suddenly found himself in a magical mess he can't escape? Imagine spells flying everywhere and chaos unfolding like a wild Monty Python sketch. Can Goom fix the trouble before it gets even crazier?
Quick Assessment
Goom is a humorous middle-grade fiction book filled with playful magic and comic misadventures. Suitable for readers aged 9 to 12, it offers lighthearted fun inspired by classic comedic tales, making it a great choice for kids who enjoy imaginative and witty stories.
Why we rated Goom 9C
Goom is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 168 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Goom works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Goom as 9C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Goom explores humor, adventure, and fantasy — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about humor, adventure, fantasy.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" 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
- 9781741144352
- Pages
- 168
- Publisher
- Allen & Unwin
- Published
- September 28, 2005
- Type
- Fiction