I am Fartacus

Mark Maciejewski

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I am Fartacus

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

I Am Fartacus

by Mark Maciejewski

Reading Level 7 12LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The sharp clang of lockers slamming echoes through Alanmoore Middle School as Chub and his friends scramble through crowded hallways. A mysterious disappearance has everyone whispering—someone has taken the school mascot, a weird, wobbly sculpture they call “The Boogerloo.” With only forty-eight hours to find it, can Chub save his friends, his school, and maybe even his place in the world?

Themes

FriendshipMiddle SchoolHumorAdventureInterpersonal Relations

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows Chub and his group of diverse friends as they navigate school challenges, friendship, and a high-stakes mystery involving their missing school mascot. The story explores themes of belonging, conflict resolution, and teamwork, set against the backdrop of middle school life. Suitable for ages 9-12, it contains mild school conflicts and humorous situations without intense content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Bullying Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

323 pages
ISBN
9781481464222
Pages
323
Publisher
Aladdin
Published
2018
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Interpersonal RelationsMiddle SchoolsLost ArticlesSchoolsPopularityHumorous Stories