the interesting thing that happened at Perfect Acres, Inc.
Barbara Brooks Wallace
the interesting thing that happened at Perfect Acres, Inc.
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Barbara Brooks Wallace
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
I’m going to tell you a secret about Perfecta Jones. She lives in a neighborhood full of boring houses and strict rules from a grumpy man named Mr. Snoot—who hates kids! But one magical night, Perfecta sneaks into the strange house across the street, and that’s when everything changes... but that’s only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction follows Perfecta Jones, a girl confined by rigid rules in a dull neighborhood dominated by a grumpy adult who dislikes children. When she explores the mysterious house across the street, she embarks on a magical adventure that challenges authority and celebrates imagination. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story features mild conflict and themes of creativity versus conformity.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780595457632
- Pages
- 144
- Publisher
- Backinprint.com
- Published
- June 21, 2007
- Type
- Fiction