I Am Special Fun Book
Joan Plum
I Am Special Fun Book
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Joan Plum
Illustrated by Andee Most
The text is written at a 8th 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
Have you ever wondered what makes you truly special? Imagine a colorful world where every song, game, and story helps you discover how you belong to a big, loving family. What secrets will you find about yourself and the family you share with others?
Themes
Quick Assessment
I Am Special Fun Book is a faith-based resource designed for children ages 9-12, focusing on themes of belonging and community through the lens of Catholic teachings. It combines engaging activities, bright illustrations, and songs to help young readers connect with concepts like Baptism and parish life in an age-appropriate way. The book is suitable for both classroom and home use, with content that supports spiritual growth and understanding.
Why we rated I Am Special Fun Book 12C
I Am Special Fun Book is written at a Level 8 reading level across 400 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 9.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, I Am Special Fun Book works for readers up to grade 10.0.
We rate I Am Special Fun Book as 12C ("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, I Am Special Fun Book explores family, religion, faith, community, and children: babies & toddlers — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about family, religion, faith.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A 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
- 9789999410922
- Pages
- 400
- Publisher
- Our Sunday Visitor (IN)
- Published
- July 1989
- Type
- Fiction