The homework machine

Dan Gutman

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The homework machine

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Dan Gutman

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What if a machine could do all your homework for you? Four very different fifth graders find a computer that might just be the answer to their problems. But when secrets start to unravel, will their plan backfire?

Themes

HomeworkCheatingElementary schoolsFriendship

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction explores the story of four diverse fifth graders who create a computer to complete their homework, leading to unexpected consequences. The book touches on themes of cheating and the pressures of school life, making it suitable for readers aged 9 to 12. Parents should note the story includes discussions about honesty and responsibility in an elementary school setting.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Cheating
Data confidence: standard

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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
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

146 pages
ISBN
9781416953753
Pages
146
Publisher
Aladdin Paperbacks
Published
2007
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

HomeworkCheatingElementary SchoolsSchoolsArizonaInterpersonal RelationsLarge Type BooksDevoirs À La MaisonRomans, Nouvelles, Etc. Pour La JeunesseCopiageÉcolesRelations HumainesLittérature De Jeunesse AnglaiseHumorous StoriesSchool & EducationSocial ThemesAdolescence & Coming of AgeSchool StoriesFriendshipComputersAmitiéInventions

Places

Arizona