Wise Acres

Dale E. Basye

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Wise Acres

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Dale E. Basye

Heck

Reading Level 6-7 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

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.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6-7 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence. Written for readers ages 9-12.

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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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

7/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

431 pages
83,139 words
9h 14m read-aloud
ISBN
9780307981851
Pages
431
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Published
2013
Type
Fiction
Word Count
83,139
Lexile
900L
Read-Aloud
~9h 14m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Human BehaviorHumorous StoriesBrothers and SistersBehaviorFuture LifeReformatoriesSchools