How to Give a Wedgie! & Other Tricks, Tips & Skills No Adult Will Teach You

Dave Borgenicht

Cover of How to Give a Wedgie! & Other Tricks, Tips & Skills No Adult Will Teach You

How to Give a Wedgie! & Other Tricks, Tips & Skills No Adult Will Teach You

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Dave Borgenicht

Illustrated by Matt Phillips

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 if you had secret tricks to outsmart your friends and turn everyday moments into epic wins? Imagine setting up clever booby traps in your room or mastering the art of thumb wrestling like a champ. But can you handle the ultimate challenge of always having the last word?

Themes

HumorSocial IssuesReferenceChildren's Nonfiction

Quick Assessment

This humorous middle-grade book offers creative and playful strategies for kids to navigate social situations and everyday challenges. Suitable for ages 9-12, it presents lighthearted advice on topics like clever pranks and winning games, encouraging creativity and problem-solving. Parents should note the playful tone and mild mischief but no harmful content.

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

2/10

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
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

ISBN
9781417733453
Publisher
Tandem Library
Published
May 2006
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

HumorReferenceSocial Issues