The Bubblegum Guy
Joost Drost
The Bubblegum Guy
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
How To Deal With How You Feel
by Joost Drost
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
Level 0 — UnratedThis book has not yet been rated for content intensity.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781412910675
- Pages
- 110
- Publisher
- Paul Chapman Educational Publishing
- Published
- December 31, 2004
- Type
- Nonfiction