Little green men at the Mercury Inn
Greg Leitich Smith
Little green men at the Mercury Inn
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Greg Leitich Smith
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
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 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
5/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781596438354
- Pages
- 214
- Publisher
- Macmillan
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 31,395
- Read-Aloud
- ~3h 29m
- Text Density
- Light Text