My big mouth
Peter Hannan
My big mouth
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
10 Songs I Wrote that Almost Got Me Killed
by Peter Hannan
The text is written at a 6th 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 would you do if your first day at a new school turned into a battle with the biggest bully around? Davis Delaware tries to start fresh by forming a band with Molly, the girl he likes, but she's already with Gerald, the toughest kid in school. Can Davis keep his dream alive when everything seems stacked against him?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade novel explores themes of friendship, bullying, and coping with loss, as Davis Delaware adjusts to a new school after his mother's death. It includes realistic portrayals of school dynamics and interpersonal challenges suitable for ages 9 to 12. Parents should note the presence of bullying and relational conflict, which are handled in an age-appropriate manner.
Why we rated My big mouth 11LE
My big mouth is written at a Level 6 reading level across 235 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, My big mouth works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate My big mouth as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Bullying.
Thematically, My big mouth explores interpersonal relations, high schools, schools, rock groups, and bullies — 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about interpersonal relations, high schools, schools.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780545162104
- Pages
- 235
- Publisher
- Scholastic Inc.
- Published
- 2011
- Type
- Fiction