Pete Milano's guide to being a movie star

Tom Greenwald

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Pete Milano's guide to being a movie star

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Charlie Joe Jackson Book

by Tom Greenwald

Illustrated by Roher, Rebecca, illustrator

Reading Level 6 11LE 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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What if your silly jokes and pranks suddenly landed you a real movie audition? Pete Milano, the ultimate class clown, finds himself caught between chasing his dream of stardom and keeping the friends who matter most. Can Pete make it big without losing everything he loves?

Quick Assessment

This humorous middle-grade novel follows Pete Milano, a mischievous boy whose antics earn him a chance at movie stardom. As Pete navigates auditions and friendships, the story explores themes of loyalty, growing up, and balancing dreams with relationships. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers lighthearted entertainment with some emotional moments around friendship dynamics.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

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
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

249 pages
ISBN
9781626721678
Pages
249
Publisher
Macmillan
Published
2016
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Motion PicturesHumorous StoriesMiddle SchoolsDatingSchoolsProduction and DirectionFriendshipSocial Issues