Know-It-All
Donna Jo Napoli
Know-It-All
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Donna Jo Napoli
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
Here’s a secret: Nick believes he knows everything without ever opening a book. But then, a Little Angel of Learning appears with a special lesson that might just change his mind. And that’s only the beginning of a surprising adventure!
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader story follows Nick, a young boy who thinks he can learn everything by making things up instead of reading. When a Little Angel of Learning visits him, Nick begins to understand the value of honesty and knowledge. Suitable for ages 5-8, this gentle tale encourages children to embrace learning and honesty.
Why we rated Know-It-All 8C
Know-It-All is written at a Level 3 reading level across 96 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Know-It-All works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Know-It-All as 8C ("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, Know-It-All explores honesty, angels, friendship, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about honesty, angels, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A 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
- 9781481465892
- Pages
- 96
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Published
- 2015
- Type
- Fiction