Middlefield mayhem

J. P. Bergen

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Middlefield mayhem

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by J. P. Bergen

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

What happens when your parents come to visit school, and everything you hoped would be perfect starts to go wrong? Middlefield Academy buzzes with excitement and nerves on Parents Day, but behind the smiles, secrets and surprises begin to bubble up. Can the students keep their cool when unexpected mayhem strikes?

Themes

Boarding schoolsSchoolsFamilyFriendship

Quick Assessment

Middlefield Mayhem is a middle-grade fiction book set in a boarding school during Parents Day, exploring the mix of excitement and anxiety students feel when their families visit. Appropriate for ages 9-12, it highlights themes of school life and family relationships with lighthearted conflict and relatable social dynamics. The story provides a gentle look at growing up in a boarding school setting without intense 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

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

144 pages
ISBN
0020454732
Pages
144
Publisher
Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
Published
1994
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Boarding SchoolsSchoolsSchool Attendance