House of robots

James Patterson

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House of robots

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by James Patterson

Illustrated by Neufeld, Juliana, 1982- illustrator

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

The text is written at a 7th 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

Sammy Hayes-Rodriguez has the coolest—and quirkiest—brother ever: a robot! But bringing a robot to middle school isn't just about showing off gadgets; it turns Sammy’s world upside down in ways no one expected. Can a robot really help Sammy find where he belongs?

Themes

RobotsMiddle schoolsFamiliesFriendshipComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction follows fifth-grader Sammy Hayes-Rodriguez as he navigates the challenges of fitting in at school with a unique twist—a robotic brother created by his inventor mother. It's an engaging story that blends family dynamics, friendship, and the excitement of technology, suitable for readers aged 9-12. Parents should note the book explores themes of belonging and identity in a lighthearted way without intense conflict.

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

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
6
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

316 pages
ISBN
9780545912549
Pages
316
Publisher
Scholastic
Published
2015
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

RobotsMiddle SchoolsSchoolsFamiliesInventorsHumorous StoriesFamily LifeFamilyHumorous FictionSiblingsSchool & EducationTeenage)Intermediate