Simon in Charge!
Lauren Forte
Simon in Charge!
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Ready-to-Read Level 2
by Lauren Forte
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
The buzz of the school bell fills the air as Simon steps up, clipboard in hand, ready to keep everyone safe. But when Alvin starts causing trouble, Simon faces a big choice that makes his heart race. Will he be the hero or let his brother off the hook?
Quick Assessment
This early reader book follows Simon, who is excited to be the school safety monitor but soon faces a challenging decision involving his mischievous brother Alvin. Suitable for ages 5-8, it explores themes of responsibility, honesty, and sibling dynamics in a light, age-appropriate way.
Why we rated Simon in Charge! 7LE
Simon in Charge! is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Simon in Charge! works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Simon in Charge! as 7LE ("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, Simon in Charge! explores friendship, family, and adventure — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 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, family, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7LE — 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
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781534416314
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Published
- 2018
- Type
- Fiction