My horrible secret

Stephen Roos

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My horrible secret

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Stephen Roos

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

Warren stands frozen, a baseball soaring straight at him, and he’s sure everyone will see his big secret. His older brother’s a sports superstar, but Warren can’t catch or throw—not even a little. Now, with Camp Hit-a-Homer just days away, what will Warren do when the game’s all on the line?

Themes

Children's secretsHumorous storiesBrothersJuvenile fictionFiction

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction centers on eleven-year-old Warren, who struggles with not living up to his older brother's athletic reputation. The story humorously explores themes of sibling rivalry, secrets, and self-acceptance, making it suitable for ages 9 to 12. Parents should note that the book contains light conflict related to childhood insecurities but no intense content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

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
2
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

119 pages
ISBN
0440037883
Pages
119
Publisher
Delacorte Press
Published
1983
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Children's SecretsHumorous StoriesBrothersBaseball StoriesSchoolsFriendshipBrothers and SistersSiblings