Little Bit of Spectacular

Gin Phillips

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Little Bit of Spectacular

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Gin Phillips

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

Olivia feels alone after moving in with her grandmother and starting at a new school in Birmingham. When a mysterious message appears in a café bathroom, she embarks on a city-wide quest that turns into an unexpected adventure. Alongside her quirky new friend Amelia, Olivia uncovers surprising discoveries that show how sometimes the real magic lies in the journey and the friendships made along the way.

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: high

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

176 pages
33,605 words
3h 44m read-aloud
ISBN
9780803738379
Pages
176
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Published
2017
Type
Fiction
Word Count
33,605
Lexile
740L
Read-Aloud
~3h 44m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Birmingham (Ala.)

Subjects

Mystery and Detective StoriesMovingHouseholdFriendshipAlabamaMoving and HouseholdHousehold Moving