Miss Newman Isn't human!
Dan Gutman
Miss Newman Isn't human!
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Dan Gutman
Illustrated by Paillot, Jim, illustrator
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 gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Miss Newman isn’t just any meteorologist—she might actually be from a hurricane herself! When a wild storm sweeps into Ella Mentry School, A.J. and his friends have to figure out if weather magic is real. Can they survive the craziest school day ever?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This humorous middle-grade book follows A.J. and his classmates as they learn about weather from a quirky meteorologist named Sprinkles Newman. The story blends educational content about storms with funny school adventures, making it suitable for children ages 9-12. It’s a lighthearted read without intense content, ideal for reluctant readers interested in science and humor.
Why we rated Miss Newman Isn't human! 9C
Miss Newman Isn't human! is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 105 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Miss Newman Isn't human! works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Miss Newman Isn't human! as 9C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Miss Newman Isn't human! explores schools, humor, science & nature, and adventure — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about schools, humor, science & nature.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A 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
- 9780062429391
- Pages
- 105
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- 2018
- Type
- Fiction