Miss Small is off the wall!
Dan Gutman
Miss Small is off the wall!
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Dan Gutman
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.
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About This Book
Something weird is going on! Miss Small, the gym teacher, is teaching A.J., Andrea, and the gang to juggle scarves, balance feathers, and do the Chicken Dance! Is this any way to stay in shape? Whatever happened to dodgeball?
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 3-4 book. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.
Why we rated Miss Small is off the wall! Level 0
Miss Small is off the wall! is written at a Level 3-4 reading level with a Lexile measure of 660L across 96 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Miss Small is off the wall! works for readers up to grade 5.5.
We rate Miss Small is off the wall! as Unrated because the content sits in the "Unrated" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the unrated intensity score.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 0 — UnratedThis book has not yet been rated for content intensity.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0060745185
- Pages
- 96
- Publisher
- Harper Collins
- Published
- 2005
- Type
- Fiction
- Lexile
- 660L