Now Look What You've Done

Stephan Pastis

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Now Look What You've Done

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Stephan Pastis

Reading Level 6 11C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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

I’m Timmy Failure, the world’s greatest detective—though I don’t like to brag. Someone stole the prize-winning globe from our school contest, and it’s up to me, my lazy polar bear Total, and my quirky Great-Aunt Colander to solve the mystery. But that’s only the beginning.

Themes

MysteryHumorFriendshipSchoolsContests

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade mystery features Timmy Failure, a comically confident young detective who tackles a school contest scandal involving a stolen globe. The story blends humor with a light mystery appropriate for ages 9-12, focusing on problem-solving and friendship without heavy or sensitive content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

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
5
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

288 pages
ISBN
9780763670115
Pages
288
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Published
2014
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Mystery and Detective StoriesSchoolsHumorous StoriesContests