Matisse on the Loose

Georgia Bragg

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Matisse on the Loose

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Georgia Bragg

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) 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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Have you ever done something you thought was harmless, only to find out it causes big trouble? Imagine sneaking your own painting into a museum, only for everyone to think it's a priceless original! Now Matisse has to figure out how to fix this mix-up before things get even more complicated.

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows Matisse, a sixth grader who accidentally swaps a famous painting with his own copy, leading to unexpected troubles in a museum setting. The story explores themes of honesty, consequences, and problem-solving with humor and suspense. Appropriate for ages 9-12, it includes mild tension related to a museum mix-up but no graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

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
4
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

160 pages
ISBN
9780440422563
Pages
160
Publisher
Delacorte Press
Published
October 26, 2010
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Arts & MusicArtLiteratureHumorousScience Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery & HorrorMysteries, Espionage, & Detectives