The boy who invented the bubble gun

Paul Gallico

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The boy who invented the bubble gun

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

An Odyssey of Innocence

by Paul Gallico

Reading Level 4-5 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

Here’s a secret: a boy has created a bubble gun that can blow bubbles like no one has ever seen before. His journey from sunny California to rainy Washington is filled with surprises and challenges, but that's only the beginning.

Themes

AdventureCreativityFamily

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction follows a young boy traveling from California to Washington, where he invents a unique bubble gun. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story combines adventure with themes of creativity and perseverance without intense content.

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

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

176 pages
ISBN
0434280615
Pages
176
Publisher
Heinemann
Published
1974
Type
Fiction

Genres

Fiction in English

Subjects

Fiction in English