The Bubble Gum Kid

Stu Smith

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The Bubble Gum Kid

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Stu Smith

Reading Level 1-2 6LE Ages 5-8 Heads Up

The text is written at a 1st grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Billie Bob Glum stands frozen as the school bully sneers, closing in fast. Suddenly, a giant bubble bursts from his mouth, blocking the bully's path! But what happens next is even more surprising...

Quick Assessment

This early reader book follows Billie Bob Glum, a young boy who learns to blow bubbles to stand up to a school bully. Written in rhyme, it combines humor and adventure suitable for ages 5 to 8, promoting themes of creativity, courage, and problem-solving. The story features mild bullying but resolves positively, making it appropriate for early readers.

For Parents

Content Intensity

6LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Light
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

32 pages
ISBN
9780762420469
Pages
32
Publisher
Running Press Kids
Published
2006
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Bubble GumBillie Bob Glum Learns to Blow Bubbles to Outwit the School Bully But, Never Imagines the Adventure in Store for Him With His Bubble Blowing SkillStories in RhymeBulliesBubblesHumorous StoriesFoodBoys