The kid's address book
Levine, Michael
The kid's address book
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Over 2,500 Addresses of Celebrities, Athletes, Entertainers, and More... Just for Kids!
by Levine, Michael
The text is written at a 7th 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
Ever wonder how to send a letter to your favorite movie star or athlete? Imagine having a secret book that holds the addresses of celebrities, clubs, and cool kid businesses just waiting for your message. But what surprises might happen when your letter reaches them?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book serves as a directory for children aged 9 to 12, providing addresses of celebrities, athletes, clubs, and kid-friendly organizations. It encourages letter writing while introducing readers to a variety of public figures and groups. There is no sensitive content, making it a suitable resource for middle-grade readers interested in communication and celebrity culture.
Why we rated The kid's address book 12C
The kid's address book is written at a Level 7 reading level across 379 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The kid's address book works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate The kid's address book as 12C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, The kid's address book explores friendship, communication, and celebrity culture — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, communication, celebrity culture.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0399526889
- Pages
- 379
- Publisher
- TarcherPerigee
- Published
- 2001
- Type
- Fiction