Revenge of the EngiNerds
Jarrett Lerner
Revenge of the EngiNerds
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jarrett Lerner
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
Ken and the EngiNerds race through the school halls, chasing after a runaway robot causing chaos everywhere it goes. Sparks fly and alarms blare, but Ken is the only one who seems truly worried—what’s really behind this mechanical mess? Suddenly, the robot makes a shocking move that changes everything.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction book follows Ken and his group of tech-savvy friends as they pursue a rogue robot wreaking havoc. The story blends humor, action, and themes of friendship and responsibility, suitable for children ages 9 to 12. Parents should note the lighthearted depiction of adventurous mischief with no intense content.
Why we rated Revenge of the EngiNerds 11LE
Revenge of the EngiNerds is written at a Level 6 reading level across 224 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Revenge of the EngiNerds works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Revenge of the EngiNerds 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, Revenge of the EngiNerds explores friendship, humor, action & adventure, juvenile fiction, and social themes — 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 friendship, humor, action & adventure.
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
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781481468756
- Pages
- 224
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Published
- 2020
- Type
- Fiction