Hoaxed!

Jude Isabella

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Hoaxed!

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

fakes & mistakes in the world of science

by Jude Isabella

Reading Level 6-7 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Sweet Spot

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

Discover the wildest and most unbelievable tales from science history that turned out to be total hoaxes! Dive into seventeen fascinating stories that reveal how science can sometimes be tricked and why it's important to question what we hear.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6-7 book with gentle content intensity. It's a Sweet Spot read — challenging text with gentle themes, ideal for advanced or 2e readers. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
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No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

48 pages
10,926 words
1h 13m read-aloud
ISBN
9781554532063
Pages
48
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Published
2009
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
10,926
Read-Aloud
~1h 13m
Text Density
Standard

Subjects

Fraude ScientifiqueFraud in Science