Gross Jobs
Darla Duhaime
Gross Jobs
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Darla Duhaime
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Some jobs are super cool, but others are downright gross—and they still pay big bucks! Discover the weird and wonderful jobs that might make your nose wrinkle but your wallet smile. Who knew being brave enough to do the yucky stuff could be so important?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader introduces children ages 5-8 to a variety of unusual and unappealing occupations that nonetheless offer substantial pay. It encourages curiosity about different kinds of work and highlights that value can be found even in messy or challenging jobs. Suitable for young readers beginning to explore nonfiction concepts through fiction.
Why we rated Gross Jobs 7C
Gross Jobs is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Gross Jobs works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Gross Jobs as 7C ("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, Gross Jobs explores occupations, humor, and early learning — 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about occupations, humor, early learning.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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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.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781681918679
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Rourke Educational Media
- Published
- 2016
- Type
- Fiction