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My name is cool

Antonio Sacre

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My name is cool

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

18 Stories from a Cuban-Irish-American Storyteller

by Antonio Sacre

Reading Level 4-5 9LT 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

Have you ever wondered what makes a name truly cool? Imagine a boy whose name carries the laughter of Irish jokes, the rhythm of Cuban songs, and the warmth of family stories. What secrets will unfold when cultures and languages come together in one unforgettable tale?

Themes

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book by Antonio Sacre beautifully blends Cuban, Mexican, and Irish heritage through a series of personal and cultural stories. It is suitable for readers aged 9-12 and explores themes of family, tradition, and bilingual identity in an engaging and accessible way. Parents can expect a warm, multicultural narrative that celebrates storytelling and cultural pride without intense content.

Why we rated My name is cool 9LT

My name is cool is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 159 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, My name is cool works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate My name is cool as 9LT ("Light — Thematic") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.

Thematically, My name is cool explores family, multicultural, and storytellers — 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 family, multicultural, storytellers.
  • Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.

Maybe not for

  • ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LT — Light — Thematic
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

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

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

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
3
World Scope
7
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

159 pages
ISBN
9781938301568
Pages
159
Publisher
Familius
Published
2013
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Cuban AmericansFamiliesFamilyIrish AmericansStorytellersChildren of ImmigrantsFamily LifeAmerican AuthorsCuban American AuthorsBoston, Biography

People

Antonio Sacre (1968-)

Places

United StatesCuba