My teacher is an alien

Bruce Coville

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My teacher is an alien

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Bruce Coville

My Teacher Is an Alien

Reading Level 5-6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th 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

When a new teacher arrives with mysterious intentions, Susan and Peter must uncover the truth before their entire sixth-grade class is caught in an otherworldly trap. Together, they navigate strange clues and unexpected dangers to protect their friends from an alien threat.

Themes

School storiesScience fictionTeachersAdventure

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

123 pages
21,434 words
2h 23m read-aloud
ISBN
0671737295
Pages
123
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Published
1989
Type
Fiction
Word Count
21,434
Read-Aloud
~2h 23m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

School StoriesScience FictionTeachersLife on Other Planets