Your own worst enemy

Gordon Jack

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Your own worst enemy

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Gordon Jack

Reading Level 8 12LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th 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

Stacey Wynn was sure she’d win the student council election—until a new girl and a chocolate milk crusader turned the whole school upside down. With wild campaigns, tricky friendships, and crazy protests, this election is anything but boring. Who will win the popular vote, and what will really matter in the end?

Themes

HumorFriendshipStudent GovernmentHigh SchoolSocial Media

Quick Assessment

This humorous middle-grade novel explores the ups and downs of a high school election through the eyes of Stacey Wynn and her classmates. With themes of friendship, student government, and social media antics, it offers a satirical but lighthearted look at popularity and politics suitable for ages 9 to 12. Parents should note the book contains typical middle school drama and some mild language around political competition.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Light
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

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

436 pages
ISBN
9780062399427
Pages
436
Publisher
HarperTeen
Published
2018
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Humorous StoriesStudent GovernmentHigh SchoolsSchoolsFriendshipElections