Soup & me

Robert Newton Peck

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Soup & me

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Robert Newton Peck

Reading Level 4-5 9C 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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Rob and Soup aren’t just best friends—they’re unstoppable troublemakers in a tiny Vermont town! Every adventure they dive into is packed with laughter, surprises, and a whole lot of heart. Their friendship shows how much fun growing up can be when you’ve got the perfect partner in crime.

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book follows Rob and Soup, two close friends navigating childhood in a small Vermont town. It captures themes of friendship and growing up with humor and warmth, suitable for ages 9-12. The story contains light mischief typical of the age group, with no concerning content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
1
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

115 pages
ISBN
9780440481874
Pages
115
Publisher
Yearling
Published
1979
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

FriendshipChildren's LiteratureTelevisionTV MoviesFilmsMotion PicturesAdapted for TelevisionABC Weekend SpecialsLarge Type Books