The War With Mr. Wizzle

Gordon Korman

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The War With Mr. Wizzle

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Gordon Korman

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) 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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What if your school got taken over by a robot-loving principal who wants to change everything? Bruno and Boots face new rules, high-tech lessons, and a computer that seems to be running the show. Can they stop Mr. Wizzle’s plans before it’s too late?

Themes

School storiesFriendshipHumorAdventureComputers

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows two boys, Bruno and Boots, as they deal with a new principal’s attempts to modernize their school using computers and unconventional methods. The story explores themes of friendship, school challenges, and adapting to change, appropriate for ages 9-12. There is light conflict and humor, with no intense content or inappropriate material.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

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

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

192 pages
ISBN
9789992315125
Pages
192
Publisher
Scholastic Paperbacks
Published
November 1990
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

School StoriesComputers