Virtually Perfect

Dan Gutman

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Virtually Perfect

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Dan Gutman

Reading Level 4-5 9LP 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

Yip Turner dives into his favorite virtual game, but this time, things get real fast. He and his sister bring Victor, a perfect virtual boy, to life — and suddenly, Victor isn’t just pixels on a screen anymore. When Victor starts causing chaos outside the computer, Yip faces a big problem: can he stop a digital creation gone wild?

Themes

Science & NatureAdventureFamilyScience FictionTechnology

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade science fiction book follows Yip Turner, a tech-savvy boy who creates a virtual actor that unexpectedly steps into the real world. Suitable for ages 9-12, it explores themes of technology, family, and responsibility with light suspense and mild peril. Parents should note it includes virtual reality concepts and some tension related to a digital character's uncontrolled actions.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LP — Light — Physical
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
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
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

128 pages
ISBN
9780786817450
Pages
128
Publisher
Hyperion
Published
August 1, 2003
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Science FictionScience & TechnologyComputersSocial IssuesNew ExperienceScience Fiction, Fantasy, & MagicHumorous StoriesScience Fiction, Fantasy, Magic