Me and my million
Clive King
Me and my million
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Clive King
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
What would you do if you suddenly owned a painting worth a million pounds? Ringo, a young kid from London, finds himself in exactly that spot—holding a stolen masterpiece that changes everything. But can he keep it safe, or will trouble find him first?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction follows Ringo, a boy from London who unexpectedly comes into possession of a stolen painting valued at one million pounds. The story explores themes of crime and adventure suitable for ages 9 to 12, with some mild suspense and excitement but no graphic content. Parents should note the book’s focus on crime-related themes and urban setting.
Why we rated Me and my million 9LE
Me and my million is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 180 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Me and my million works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Me and my million as 9LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Me and my million explores crime, adventure, london (england), and friendship — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about crime, adventure, london (england).
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0690039719
- Pages
- 180
- Publisher
- Crowell
- Published
- 1979
- Type
- Fiction