Wise Acres
by Dale E. Basye
Heck
Reading Level 6-7 Mild (Lvl 2)
Ages 9-12
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 mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Milton and Marlo Fauster find themselves in a tricky spot where talking back lands them in a fiery debate challenge led by the mysterious vice principal, Lewis Carroll. As their witty arguments echo through the underworld, they compete for a heavenly prize while trying to avoid a fiery fate. This clever tale mixes humor and sibling rivalry with a fantastical twist on consequences.
Representation & Themes
HumorFamilyAdventureFantasy World-Building
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 Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: high
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Details
- ISBN
- 9780307981851
- Pages
- 431
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 2013
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 83,139
- Lexile
- 900L
Genres
Behavior
Subjects
Human behaviorHumorous storiesBrothers and sistersJuvenile fictionFictionBehaviorFuture lifeReformatoriesSchools