My Weirder-Est School #2
Dan Gutman
My Weirder-Est School #2
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Miss Porter Is Out of Order!
by Dan Gutman
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
Mr. Will, the ice-cream man, is bringing sweet treats to Ella Mentry School, but Dr. Carbles has banned desserts forever! Can A.J. and his friends outsmart the strict rules and enjoy a push-up pop again? This wild school adventure proves that sometimes, breaking the rules is just what you need for a little fun!
Themes
Quick Assessment
This humorous chapter book follows A.J. and his friends as they navigate school life with a quirky cast of characters, including a strict principal who bans desserts. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story encourages reluctant readers with its lighthearted tone and funny school scenarios. There is no intense content, making it a safe and entertaining choice for middle-grade readers.
Why we rated My Weirder-Est School #2 9C
My Weirder-Est School #2 is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 112 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, My Weirder-Est School #2 works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate My Weirder-Est School #2 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 Weirder-Est School #2 explores humor, school, friendship, and children's fiction — 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 humor, school, friendship.
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
- 9780062691064
- Pages
- 112
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- 2019
- Type
- Fiction