My Rotten Stepbrother Ruined Aladdin (My Rotten Stepbrother Ruined Fairy Tales)
Jerry Mahoney
My Rotten Stepbrother Ruined Aladdin (My Rotten Stepbrother Ruined Fairy Tales)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jerry Mahoney
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
What if your stepbrother had a knack for breaking every fairy tale you love? Holden has already turned the storybook world upside down, and now Aladdin’s magic lamp is in danger! Can Maddie step in to save the day, or will this classic tale be ruined forever?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade book playfully reimagines classic fairy tales through the eyes of a blended family dealing with sibling antics. It features themes of family, adaptation, and problem-solving with light humor appropriate for ages 9 to 12. Parents should know the story includes mild mischief and playful twists on familiar stories but remains suitable for middle-grade readers.
Why we rated My Rotten Stepbrother Ruined Aladdin (My Rotten Stepbrother Ruined Fairy Tales) 9C
My Rotten Stepbrother Ruined Aladdin (My Rotten Stepbrother Ruined Fairy Tales) is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 160 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, My Rotten Stepbrother Ruined Aladdin (My Rotten Stepbrother Ruined Fairy Tales) works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate My Rotten Stepbrother Ruined Aladdin (My Rotten Stepbrother Ruined Fairy Tales) as 9C ("Clear") 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 Rotten Stepbrother Ruined Aladdin (My Rotten Stepbrother Ruined Fairy Tales) explores family, blended families, fairy tales & folklore, adaptations, and humor — 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, blended families, fairy tales & folklore.
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
9C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781496544643
- Pages
- 160
- Publisher
- Capstone
- Published
- Aug 01, 2017
- Type
- Fiction