Ivy + Bean Make the Rules

Annie Barrows

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Ivy + Bean Make the Rules

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Annie Barrows

Ivy + Bean · Book 9

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

Ivy and Bean are two unlikely friends who team up to shake things up and create their own fun rules. Together, they navigate school, friendship, and adventure with clever ideas and plenty of laughter. Their imaginative spirit shows how friendship can make every day an exciting journey.

Themes

FriendshipHumorFamilyComing of Age

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
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No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
4

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Level 3-4Gentle

Same content intensity — Gentle

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Details

ISBN
9781470364830
Type
Fiction