The Original Freddie Ackerman

Hadley Irwin

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The Original Freddie Ackerman

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Hadley Irwin

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) 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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Freddie Ackerman is not your ordinary kid—he chooses a summer on a quiet, TV-free island over the buzz of city life. When boredom strikes, a mysterious ad pulls him into a thrilling adventure that changes everything. Discover why sometimes, the most unexpected places hide the biggest secrets.

Themes

FamilyAdventureMysteryComing of AgeSocial Situations - AdolescenceIslands

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction follows 12-year-old Freddie Ackerman as he spends his summer on a remote island with his great-aunts, away from modern distractions. The story explores themes of family, adolescence, and social situations, and introduces a mystery that engages young readers aged 9-12. The book is appropriate for this age group, with gentle conflict and no content concerns.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

192 pages
ISBN
9780689803895
Pages
192
Publisher
Simon Pulse
Published
June 1, 1996
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Social SituationsAdolescenceIslandsFamilyMultigenerationalSocial IssuesGreat-auntsMaine

Places

Maine