Stick Man's Really Bad Day

Steve Mockus

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Stick Man's Really Bad Day

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Steve Mockus

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

Stick Man isn’t just any ordinary character — he’s the guy who pops up all over town, warning everyone about disasters big and small! But what happens when Stick Man himself faces one of the worst days ever? Discover how even the stickiest situations can turn around in the most unexpected ways.

Themes

HumorEnglishCollege Success

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book follows Stick Man through a series of humorous mishaps inspired by real-world signs, presenting a continuous narrative of a particularly challenging day. Suitable for ages 9-12, it uses humor and relatable scenarios to help children understand resilience and perspective when facing difficulties. Parents should know it’s a lighthearted story that encourages optimism without heavy themes.

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

2/10

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
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

145 pages
ISBN
9781452119304
Pages
145
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Published
2012
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

English & College SuccessEnglishHumor