Miss Lazar Is Bizarre

Dan Gutman

Cover of Miss Lazar Is Bizarre

Miss Lazar Is Bizarre

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Dan Gutman

Illustrated by Jim Paillot

Reading Level 3 8C Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.

About This Book

Miss Lazar twirls through the hallway, mop in hand, spinning like she’s in a dance contest. Suddenly, a mysterious door creaks open in the basement, revealing shadows that make even the bravest kids shiver. What’s really going on behind that secret room?

Themes

HumorSchool & EducationEarly Chapter Books

Quick Assessment

This humorous early chapter book follows Miss Lazar, a quirky school janitor with a secret basement room where she keeps the misbehaving kids. Aimed at readers aged 5 to 8, it offers lighthearted school adventures with playful illustrations, making it suitable for young children. The story contains mild suspense but remains appropriate for early readers without any concerning content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

8C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

Similar Books

Based on content and theme analysis

See all books like this →

Details

Book Length

86 pages
ISBN
9780606344821
Pages
86
Publisher
Turtleback Books
Published
October 2005
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Humorous StoriesChapter BooksSchool & EducationHumorJanitorsJanitors in FictionSchoolsSchools in FictionShort Stories