The Nobodies
N. E. Bode
The Nobodies
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by N. E. Bode
Illustrated by Peter Ferguson
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 you discovered a secret magic that only a few can master? Imagine Fern, just eleven, training at a camp to unlock the power of Anybody magic when she stumbles upon the terrible Mole and his hidden factory basement holding the mysterious Nobodies captive. Can Fern save them before it’s too late?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction follows eleven-year-old Fern as she reconnects with her birth family and learns to harness unique magic at a special camp. The story combines elements of action, adventure, and humor while exploring themes of family and belonging. Suitable for ages 9-12, it contains mild peril but remains appropriate for this age group.
Why we rated The Nobodies 11LE
The Nobodies is written at a Level 6 reading level across 292 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Nobodies works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate The Nobodies as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, The Nobodies explores adventure, family, orphans & foster care, and humor — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, family, orphans & foster care.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780060557409
- Pages
- 292
- Publisher
- Harper Collins
- Published
- June 12, 2007
- Type
- Fiction