The prank list

Anna Staniszewski

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The prank list

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Anna Staniszewski

Reading Level 6 11LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

Rachel Lee never imagined that saving her mom’s cleaning business would be her biggest adventure yet. When sneaky pranks to stop a rival go hilariously wrong, she has to whip up a new plan before everything she loves slips away. Can Rachel save the day without losing her best friend or her secret crush?

Themes

FriendshipFamilyHumorJuvenile FictionBakingSecrecySingle-parent families

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows Rachel Lee as she navigates the challenges of protecting her single-parent family’s cleaning business while balancing friendship, young romance, and new interests like baking. The story is appropriate for ages 9-12 and addresses themes of family loyalty, entrepreneurship, and the consequences of pranks in a lighthearted way. Parents should note the focus on friendship dynamics and mild conflict without any intense content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

240 pages
ISBN
9781402286391
Pages
240
Publisher
Sourcebooks Fire
Published
2014
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

BakingSecretsSecrecySingle-parent FamiliesDatingHouse CleaningTricks