Insult Stickies
Erik Johnson
Insult Stickies
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
100 Funny Insults to Write & Leave Behind
by Erik Johnson
The text is written at a 6th 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
Someone shouts, "I'd rather get sick from eating something gross than hang out with you!" The crowd bursts into laughter as the perfect comeback is just a sticky note away. But what happens when the ultimate insult gets stuck to the wrong person?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This humorous activity book offers middle-grade readers a collection of playful insults designed for creative fun and laughter. It includes multiple-choice responses and fill-in-the-blank sections that encourage kids to craft their own witty comebacks. Suitable for ages 9-12, the content is lighthearted and intended to promote creativity without encouraging mean-spirited behavior.
Why we rated Insult Stickies 11C
Insult Stickies is written at a Level 6 reading level across 208 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Insult Stickies works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Insult Stickies as 11C ("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, Insult Stickies explores humor, activity books, friendship, and creativity — 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 humor, activity books, friendship.
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
11C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A 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
- 9781600590764
- Pages
- 208
- Publisher
- Lark Books (NC)
- Published
- June 1, 2007
- Type
- Fiction