Katie and the cupcake cure

Coco Simon

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Katie and the cupcake cure

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Coco Simon

Reading Level 4-5 9LE 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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What happens when your best friend suddenly joins the coolest group in school and leaves you out? Katie faces her first day of middle school alone, trying to find a place where she truly belongs. Will she discover a new friendship or face the challenge on her own?

Themes

FriendshipMiddle SchoolsCliquesComing of AgeSchool

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction explores the challenges of navigating friendships and social groups in middle school. Katie's story highlights themes of belonging, peer pressure, and self-discovery, making it suitable for readers aged 9 to 12. The book offers a gentle look at cliques and school social dynamics without intense conflict.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Light
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

140 pages
ISBN
9781442474901
Pages
140
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Published
2013
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Middle SchoolsSchoolsCliquesFriendshipCupcakesMiddle School StudentsClubs