Set the stage!
Megan E. Bryant
Set the stage!
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Megan E. Bryant
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
Jake is nervous about performing a history report on stage for Living History Night, but with encouragement from the legendary Ella Fitzgerald and Benjamin Franklin, he finds the courage to shine. This uplifting story blends history and imagination to show how facing fears can lead to surprising confidence.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
6/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780545909570
- Pages
- 117
- Publisher
- Scholastic Paperbacks
- Published
- 2018
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 14,959
- Read-Aloud
- ~1h 40m
- Text Density
- Light Text