Tales from a not-so-smart Miss Know-It-All

Rachel Renée Russell

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Tales from a not-so-smart Miss Know-It-All

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Rachel Renée Russell

Dork Diaries · Book 6

Reading Level 5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th 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

Dive into the hilarious diary of a quirky middle schooler who tries to give advice but often finds herself in funny mishaps instead. With each page, discover the ups and downs of school life, friendships, and the challenges of growing up. Perfect for readers who enjoy humor and relatable school stories!

Themes

FriendshipComing of AgeFamilyHumorSchoolsDiariesAdvice Columns

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Data confidence: high

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
5

What's Next in Dork Diaries?

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Book 7: Dork Diaries 6: Tales from a Not-So-Happy Heartbreaker
Level 5Mild

Content escalates from Gentle to Mild

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Details

Book Length

321 pages
ISBN
9781442449619
Pages
321
Publisher
Aladdin
Published
2012
Type
Fiction
Lexile
750L

Subjects

Advice ColumnsDiariesMiddle SchoolsSchoolsNewspapersComics & Graphic NovelsHumorous StoriesSocial ThemesFriendshipSchool StoriesPopularityArtists