The Life and Crimes of Bernetta Wallflower
Lisa Graff
The Life and Crimes of Bernetta Wallflower
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Lisa Graff
The text is written at a 6th 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 your worst summer ever started with being framed for cheating and ended with losing your scholarship? Bernetta Wallflower has to raise $9,000 in just three months to stay at her school, but how can she do it when no one believes her? Things get tricky with a little lying, some magic tricks, and a mysterious stranger with chocolate-brown eyes — but will her plan work?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade novel follows Bernetta Wallflower, a young magician’s assistant who faces false accusations and the loss of her school scholarship. The story explores themes of friendship, family, and resilience with humor and heart, suitable for ages 9 to 12. Parents should note some mild themes of social conflict and deception but no intense content.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780060875923
- Pages
- 256
- Publisher
- HarperColl
- Published
- January 29, 2008
- Type
- Fiction