Jack the Tripper

Gene Barretta

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Jack the Tripper

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Gene Barretta

Reading Level 1-2 6LP Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 1st 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

Who is the sneaky trickster causing all the students at Dizzie Day Elementary to trip and tumble? Feet fly, homework disappears, and chaos spreads through the halls. But when one student admits the truth, everything changes—what will the town think next?

Themes

Quick Assessment

This early reader mystery follows the students of Dizzie Day Elementary as they try to uncover who is causing mysterious trips and falls around the school. Suitable for ages 5 to 8, the story combines humor and suspense with themes of honesty and individuality. The book includes vivid illustrations and encourages young readers to engage in detective work alongside the characters.

For Parents

Content Intensity

6LP — Light — Physical
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
1
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

44 pages
ISBN
9780152061326
Pages
44
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published
2008
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Elementary SchoolsSchoolsHonestyEccentrics and Eccentricities