Numbers
David A. Poulsen
Numbers
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by David A. Poulsen
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 mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Andy’s heart races as he faces the person he trusted most—right in the middle of the classroom! Everything he believed about fitting in is about to be tested. Will he find the courage to stand tall or will everything fall apart?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction explores themes of self-confidence and trust as Andy navigates challenges with his peers and teachers. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story gently addresses the importance of standing up for oneself and belonging. The content is age-appropriate with no intense or graphic material.
Why we rated Numbers 11LE
Numbers is written at a Level 6 reading level across 200 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Numbers works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Numbers as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Numbers explores self-confidence, teachers, friendship, and coming of age — 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 self-confidence, teachers, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781459732483
- Pages
- 200
- Publisher
- Dundurn
- Published
- 2015
- Type
- Fiction