the interesting thing that happened at Perfect Acres, Inc.

Barbara Brooks Wallace

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the interesting thing that happened at Perfect Acres, Inc.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Barbara Brooks Wallace

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

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

Fantasy & MagicAdventureComing of AgeImaginationFamily

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 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

144 pages
ISBN
9780595457632
Pages
144
Publisher
Backinprint.com
Published
June 21, 2007
Type
Fiction

Subjects

Science FictionScience Fiction, Fantasy, & MagicScience Fiction, Fantasy, MagicFantasyGirls