JUST A LITTLE HAM

Joan Carris

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JUST A LITTLE HAM

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

JUST A LITTLE HAM (Minstrel Book)

by Joan Carris

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

When Cory's mom brings home a pet pig named Pandora, everything turns upside down in the funniest way! As Pandora causes all sorts of unexpected trouble, Cory discovers that having a pig as a pet is full of surprises and laughter. This charming tale explores the ups and downs of family life with a lovable animal twist.

Themes

Animals - GeneralFamilyHumor

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

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

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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
4
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

144 pages
25,595 words
2h 51m read-aloud
ISBN
0671747835
Pages
144
Publisher
Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
Published
April 1, 1993
Type
Fiction
Word Count
25,595
Read-Aloud
~2h 51m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Pigs

Subjects

AnimalsPigsFamily Life