Let's bring back
Lesley M. M. Blume
Let's bring back
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Collection of Forgotten-Yet-Delightful Words, Phrases, Praises, Insults, Idioms, and Literary Flourishes from Eras Past
by Lesley M. M. Blume
The text is written at a 6th 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
Did you know that some amazing words have disappeared from everyday talk? This book digs up forgotten phrases and hilarious insults that once made people laugh and think. Learning these old-timey terms might just make you the coolest chatterbox around!
Themes
Quick Assessment
Let's Bring Back: The Lost Language Edition introduces middle-grade readers to a treasure trove of vintage words and phrases, enriched with engaging stories and origins. It encourages language appreciation and playful vocabulary exploration, suitable for ages 9-12 with no concerning content. This book blends education and entertainment, making language history accessible and fun.
Why we rated Let's bring back 11C
Let's bring back is written at a Level 6 reading level across 221 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Let's bring back works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Let's bring back as 11C ("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, Let's bring back explores english language, etymology, popular culture, humor, and education — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about english language, etymology, popular culture.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A 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
- 9781452105307
- Pages
- 221
- Publisher
- Chronicle Books
- Published
- 2012
- Type
- Nonfiction