Tom Gates #6
Liz Pichon
Tom Gates #6
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Extra Special Treats (not) (re-Release)
by Liz Pichon
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 gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Tom Gates is the king of turning chilly days into hilarious adventures! From planning epic snowball battles to dodging Granny Mavis's surprise knitting projects, his winter never looks the same twice. And when the unexpected happens, it’s clear that Tom’s creativity and humor make every moment unforgettable.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade book follows Tom Gates as he navigates school life and wintertime fun with his friends and family. The story features humor and relatable situations for children aged 9-12, with light themes of friendship, family, and school experiences. There is no intense content, making it suitable for middle-grade readers.
Why we rated Tom Gates #6 11C
Tom Gates #6 is written at a Level 6 reading level across 240 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Tom Gates #6 works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Tom Gates #6 as 11C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Tom Gates #6 explores juvenile fiction, school & education, friendship, family, 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about juvenile fiction, school & education, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781743832783
- Pages
- 240
- Publisher
- Scholastic
- Published
- 2019
- Type
- Fiction