Totally Toxic

Zoe Quinn

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Totally Toxic

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Zoe Quinn

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

Here's a secret: Zoe isn’t just any twelve-year-old—she’s training to become a superhero. When she stumbles upon a suspicious new laundry detergent factory polluting the river, she knows something’s wrong... but that’s only the beginning.

Themes

AdventureFriendshipEnvironmental AwarenessComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction follows twelve-year-old Zoe as she trains to become a superhero while uncovering environmental wrongdoing near her town. The story incorporates themes of environmental awareness and responsibility suitable for ages 9-12, with mild peril related to investigating pollution. It is an engaging way to introduce young readers to social and ecological issues.

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

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

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Details

Book Length

148 pages
ISBN
9781415678190
Pages
148
Publisher
Not Avail
Published
January 2006
Type
Fiction

Genres

Hazardous wastes