Penny Dreadful is Incredibly Contagious

Joanna Nadin

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Penny Dreadful is Incredibly Contagious

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Joanna Nadin

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 would you do if you suddenly caught a super contagious case of chicken pox? Penny's life gets even more exciting when she makes a new best friend and dreams big about becoming a tycoon. But can she handle all these surprises at once?

Themes

FriendshipFamilyComing of AgeHumorAdventure

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction collection follows Penny through three engaging stories as she navigates friendship, illness, and ambition. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book handles common childhood experiences like chicken pox with humor and warmth, making it relatable and approachable for young readers.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

138 pages
ISBN
9780794535247
Pages
138
Publisher
Usborne Books/ EDC Publishing
Published
2015-01-01
Type
Fiction

Genres

Children's stories, English

Subjects

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