The caped sixth grader

Zoe Quinn

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The caped sixth grader

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

lightning strikes!

by Zoe Quinn

Caped 6th Grader

Reading Level 5-6 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th 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

Twelve-year-old Zoe embarks on an exciting internship with her favorite comic book creator, Electra Allbright. While learning the ropes of heroism, she juggles school life and uncovers a counterfeit scheme that only a true superhero can stop. Adventure and mystery await around every corner as Zoe proves being a hero is more than just a costume.

Themes

HeroesInternship programsGenealogyFamilyMiddle schoolsAdventureMystery

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 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
4
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

120 pages
26,358 words
2h 56m read-aloud
ISBN
0385903065
Pages
120
Publisher
Yearling Books
Published
2006
Type
Fiction
Word Count
26,358
Read-Aloud
~2h 56m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

HeroesInternship ProgramsGenealogyGrandfathersMiddle SchoolsSchoolsWomen Heroes