Middlefield mayhem
J. P. Bergen
Middlefield mayhem
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by J. P. Bergen
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
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 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0020454732
- Pages
- 144
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
- Published
- 1994
- Type
- Fiction