My Dad's a Punk

Tony Bradman

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My Dad's a Punk

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

12 Stories About Boys and Their Fathers

by Tony Bradman

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

Discover a lively mix of tales that delve into the special bond between boys and their dads, from quirky and loving to distant and demanding. Each story offers a fresh perspective, including one about a futuristic digital dad, inviting readers to reflect on family in fun and thoughtful ways. Perfect for young readers curious about the many faces of fatherhood.

Themes

FamilyComing of AgeHumorShort Story Collection

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

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

3/10

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
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

271 pages
58,348 words
6h 29m read-aloud
ISBN
0753458705
Pages
271
Publisher
Kingfisher
Published
May 10, 2006
Type
Fiction
Word Count
58,348
Read-Aloud
~6h 29m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Fathers and SonsShort Story CollectionsShort StoriesBoysMenFamilyChildren's Stories, AmericanChildren's Stories, English