Virtually Perfect
Dan Gutman
Virtually Perfect
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Dan Gutman
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
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 — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780786817450
- Pages
- 128
- Publisher
- Hyperion
- Published
- August 1, 2003
- Type
- Fiction