Money Mad

Len Collins

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Money Mad

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Len Collins

Illustrated by Russ Marrone

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) 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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

What if you had just one summer to earn enough money for the trip of a lifetime? Imagine two best friends turning their ordinary days into exciting adventures, all while chasing their big goal. But what if unexpected challenges make their dream harder to reach than they ever imagined?

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction follows two friends determined to earn money over summer vacation to join Aunt Polly on a trip. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story explores themes of friendship, responsibility, and perseverance without intense conflict. Parents can expect a lighthearted, age-appropriate tale about goal-setting and teamwork.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

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
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

132 pages
ISBN
9781555231071
Pages
132
Publisher
Winston-Derek Pub
Published
December 1988
Type
Fiction

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