Teddy Mars

Molly B. Burnham

Cover of Teddy Mars

Teddy Mars

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

almost a world record breaker

by Molly B. Burnham

Illustrated by Spencer, Trevor , illustrator

Teddy Mars

Reading Level 4 Gentle (Lvl 1) 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

Teddy Mars is a lively ten-year-old with big dreams of making it into the Guinness Book of World Records, despite living in a bustling household full of siblings. Alongside his best friends, he attempts wild and wacky challenges like building giant snow mounds and quirky feats involving grapes and chairs. Teddy’s adventurous spirit and hilarious mishaps, especially when his mischievous little brother gets involved, create a fun-filled story that will inspire kids to chase their own unique goals.

Themes

HumorFamilyFriendshipAdventureSibling Relationships

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4 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: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

215 pages
32,634 words
3h 38m read-aloud
ISBN
9780062278104
Pages
215
Publisher
Katherine Tegen Books
Published
2015
Type
Fiction
Word Count
32,634
Read-Aloud
~3h 38m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Humorous StoriesFamiliesBrothers and SistersWorld RecordsFamily LifeFriendshipPigeons