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Zeke Meeks vs the no-fun fund-raiser
D. L. Green
Zeke Meeks vs the no-fun fund-raiser
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by D. L. Green
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Zeke Meeks is the best fundraiser his school has ever seen—he's ready to sell more cake mixes than anyone else! But when his plans hit unexpected bumps, will his determination be enough to win the big prize? It turns out that winning the contest means more than just selling—it’s about family, fun, and maybe a little mischief.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader follows Zeke Meeks as he competes in his elementary school's cake mix fundraiser, learning valuable lessons about perseverance and family along the way. Suitable for ages 5-8, the story features relatable school and sibling dynamics without any concerning content. It’s an engaging, lighthearted tale ideal for young readers developing confidence in their reading skills.
Why we rated Zeke Meeks vs the no-fun fund-raiser 8C
Zeke Meeks vs the no-fun fund-raiser is written at a Level 3 reading level with a Lexile measure of 520L across 130 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Zeke Meeks vs the no-fun fund-raiser works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Zeke Meeks vs the no-fun fund-raiser as 8C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Zeke Meeks vs the no-fun fund-raiser explores selling, brothers and sisters, elementary schools, and family — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about selling, brothers and sisters, elementary schools.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781404876408
- Pages
- 130
- Publisher
- Capstone
- Published
- 2013
- Type
- Fiction
- Lexile
- 520L