Little green men at the Mercury Inn

Greg Leitich Smith

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Little green men at the Mercury Inn

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Greg Leitich Smith

Reading Level 5-6 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th 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

When two friends discover a secret alien visitor, they embark on a wild chase to help her return to her spaceship. Along the way, they must outsmart quirky UFO hunters, persistent reporters, and a lively crowd of Florida retirees. Adventure and laughter collide in this out-of-this-world escapade!

Themes

FriendshipAdventureHumorExtraterrestrial beingsJuvenile fiction

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 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: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

214 pages
31,395 words
3h 29m read-aloud
ISBN
9781596438354
Pages
214
Publisher
Macmillan
Published
2014
Type
Fiction
Word Count
31,395
Read-Aloud
~3h 29m
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

Hotels, MotelsHumorous StoriesExtraterrestrial BeingsHotelsHotels and MotelsHumorous FictionMotelsEtcFlorida

Places

Florida