I will never get a star on Mrs. Benson's blackboard

Jennifer K. Mann

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I will never get a star on Mrs. Benson's blackboard

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jennifer K. Mann

Reading Level 3-4 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Rose is a lively and imaginative student who often finds her thoughts drifting during class, leading to some funny mix-ups. Although her desk is a whirlwind of colors and creativity, she surprises everyone with a beautiful thank-you card that shows just how talented she is. Can Rose earn a star on Mrs. Benson's blackboard despite her playful distractions?

Themes

SchoolsTeachersFriendshipCreativity

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

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

Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

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
3
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

41 pages
559 words
4m read-aloud
ISBN
9780763665142
Pages
41
Publisher
Candlewick Press (MA)
Published
2015
Type
Fiction
Word Count
559
Read-Aloud
~4 min
Text Density
Picture-Heavy

Genres

FICTION

Subjects

SchoolsTeachers