Little Big Top

Doris Hiller

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Little Big Top

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Doris Hiller

Pacemaker

Reading Level 3-4 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Heads Up

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Ben dreams of soaring through the air as an acrobat with the famous Great Zellinis, determined to complete everything he begins. But as the circus season unfolds, mysterious forces threaten to cut his journey short before he can take flight under the dazzling Big Top. Will Ben overcome the challenges and fulfill his high-flying ambitions?

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

59 pages
9,148 words
1h 1m read-aloud
ISBN
0822453665
Pages
59
Publisher
Fearon Teacher Aids
Published
1979
Type
Fiction
Word Count
9,148
Read-Aloud
~1h 1m
Text Density
Standard

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