Slappy birthday to you
Robert Lawrence Stine
Slappy birthday to you
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Robert Lawrence Stine
The text is written at a 3rd 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
Ian Barker's twelfth birthday turns into a spooky adventure when he receives a mischievous ventriloquist dummy named Slappy. What starts as a day full of family chaos with his sister and cousins quickly spirals as Slappy takes control and turns the fun into fright. Can Ian survive the tricks and terrors of his new, living gift?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 3-4 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence. Written for readers ages 9-12.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
6/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781338068283
- Pages
- 139
- Publisher
- Scholastic Paperbacks
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 23,014
- Read-Aloud
- ~2h 33m
- Text Density
- Standard