School Stinks!

Frank O'Keeffe

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School Stinks!

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Frank O'Keeffe

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) 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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Robbie, Mona, and Spider are shocked to learn their school might close after the mill shuts down, so they hatch a daring plan to save it. Their adventure takes them all the way to Calgary, where they sneak into a big corporation and meet a quirky millionaire with a knack for Tarot cards. Along the way, they discover courage, friendship, and the power of standing up for what matters most.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

132 pages
34,280 words
3h 49m read-aloud
ISBN
077367294X
Pages
132
Publisher
Fitzhenry & Whiteside
Published
February 1, 1991
Type
Fiction
Word Count
34,280
Read-Aloud
~3h 49m
Text Density
Dense

Genres

Subjects

Mysteries, Espionage, & Detective Stories