Public library enemy #1

Caroline Adderson

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Public library enemy #1

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Caroline Adderson

Jasper John Dooley

Reading Level 3-4 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Jasper John Dooley faces a big problem when his library book gets ruined, and he must find a smart way to earn money to replace it. Along the way, his creative ideas bring the neighborhood together for reading and tasty toast. This fun story highlights taking responsibility and the joy of community connections.

Themes

LibrariesBooksDogsFriendshipProblem SolvingCommunity

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Data confidence: high

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

123 pages
12,470 words
1h 23m read-aloud
ISBN
9781771380157
Pages
123
Publisher
Kids Can Press Ltd
Published
2016
Type
Fiction
Word Count
12,470
Lexile
570L
Read-Aloud
~1h 23m
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

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