Pranks for nothing

Jane B. Mason

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Pranks for nothing

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jane B. Mason

Reading Level 4-5 9C 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

Zoey sneaks down the hallway, clutching a bucket of slime, ready to launch the ultimate prank. Suddenly, footsteps thunder behind her—did the boys catch her in the act? The prank war is just heating up!

Themes

FriendshipHumorAdventureJuvenile FictionBoarding School

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction centers on Zoey Brooks and her friends at a boarding school where pranks escalate during Prank Week. The story highlights themes of friendship, creativity, and playful rivalry suitable for ages 9-12, with light, humorous content and no significant concerns.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9C — 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
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

109 pages
ISBN
9781405239226
Pages
109
Publisher
Egmont
Published
2008
Type
Fiction

Genres

Boarding school students

Subjects

Zoey BrooksBoarding School StudentsRoommatesPractical JokesBoarding SchoolsHumorous Stories