The great brain is back

John Dennis Fitzgerald

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The great brain is back

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by John Dennis Fitzgerald

Great Brain

Reading Level 5 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

Thirteen-year-old Tom Fitzgerald is as clever and money-minded as ever, even as he finds himself captivated by the charming Polly Reagan. His mischievous schemes and sharp wit lead to funny and entertaining adventures that keep readers laughing. Join Tom as he juggles friendship, smarts, and a bit of teenage crush excitement.

Quick Assessment

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

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
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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
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

121 pages
29,553 words
3h 17m read-aloud
ISBN
0803713460
Pages
121
Publisher
Dial Books
Published
1995
Type
Fiction
Word Count
29,553
Read-Aloud
~3h 17m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Humorous Stories