Monkey trouble

Ellen Leroe

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Monkey trouble

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Novel

by Ellen Leroe

Reading Level 4-5 9LE 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

Eva has a new best friend unlike any other—she's a clever monkey who’s smarter than the cops, craftier than the crooks, and definitely too tricky for her own parents! Everyone wants to catch her, but Eva knows this friendship is worth fighting for. Why would anyone want to take away the best friend who’s full of surprises?

Themes

FriendshipAdventureAnimalsSwindling

Quick Assessment

Monkey Trouble is a middle-grade fiction book about Eva and her adventurous friendship with a mischievous monkey. The story involves themes of swindling and pursuit by various adults, offering light suspense suitable for readers aged 9 to 12. Parents should note the presence of mild peril and themes of deception, but the tone remains appropriate for middle graders.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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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
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

150 pages
ISBN
9780671887407
Pages
150
Publisher
Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
Published
1994
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

MonkeysSwindlers and Swindling