Tom Gates

Liz Pichon

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Tom Gates

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

What Monster?

by Liz Pichon

Reading Level 6 11C 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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

What happens when a music festival, mysterious monsters, and missing things all collide? Imagine diving into the wild adventures of me and Marcus, where chaos meets a very strict supply teacher. But what secrets are hiding just around the corner?

Quick Assessment

Tom Gates is a humorous middle-grade fiction book perfect for readers aged 9 to 12. It features light-hearted adventures involving mystery, friendship, and school life, including encounters with a strict supply teacher. The story is engaging without intense content, making it suitable for its target audience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

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
5
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

256 pages
ISBN
9789352759873
Pages
256
Publisher
Scholastic UK
Published
Oct 30, 2019
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Literature & FictionFriendship