Missing―One Brain!

Bruce Coville

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Missing―One Brain!

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Bruce Coville

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 if losing your homework was the least of your problems? Imagine being the first alien kid in a human school and suddenly your grandfather’s brain goes missing! Now, with friends at odds and mysterious secrets leaking out, can Pleskit solve the biggest mystery of sixth grade before it’s too late?

Themes

Science FictionAlien ContactFriendshipComing of AgeHumor

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade sci-fi adventure follows Pleskit Meenom, an alien attending school on Earth, as he faces the challenge of finding his missing grandfather’s brain while dealing with friendship struggles and media attention. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story blends humor and science fiction with themes of friendship and social challenges. Parents should note the light conflict and mild peril typical of middle-grade fiction.

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 Friendship Social Themes
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

160 pages
ISBN
9781534464841
Pages
160
Publisher
Aladdin
Published
2020-08
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Science FictionAlien ContactSocial ThemesFriendshipHumorous StoriesExtraterrestrial Beings