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The Bubblegum Guy

Joost Drost

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The Bubblegum Guy

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

How To Deal With How You Feel

by Joost Drost

Reading Level 4-5 Unrated Ages 9-12

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

'These street-wise, cool kids enjoyed reading the story. They wanted to go straight through the story first (this surprised me). They wanted to keep the work and activities very private... they really seemed to need quiet reflection time' - a teacher who trialled the materials with a group on anger management Based on work done in a school in Essex, a heart-warming story that young people will associate with and reflect on. Bubble Gum Guy can't control his temper. When his feelings become too strong he covers all those around him with sticky yuck. The engaging story follows Guy on his journey of discovery to find ways of controlling his emotions. There are complete notes for school or home use and each part of the story is accompanied by a variety of interesting activities and worksheets. This book helps young people to: - learn to control their emotions - express themselves in acceptable ways - feel better about themselves - lead happier lives The story, illustrations, worksheets and activities can be printed in colour from the accompanying CD. This book is suitable for class, small group or individual work with children aged 9 - 13, and is also suitable for parents to use with their children.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated The Bubblegum Guy Level 0

The Bubblegum Guy is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 110 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Bubblegum Guy works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate The Bubblegum Guy as Unrated because the content sits in the "Unrated" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the unrated intensity score.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
  • Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

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
Theme Richness
1
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
4

Details

Book Length

110 pages
ISBN
9781412910675
Pages
110
Publisher
Paul Chapman Educational Publishing
Published
December 31, 2004
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Interactive & Activity Books & PacksTeaching of Children With Emotional & Behavioural DifficultiesSpecial EducationSocially HandicappedEducationAnger in ChildrenEmotional Problems of ChildrenParenting