Question 1

What reading level are John Farndon's books?

Accepted Answer

John Farndon's books in HootRated's catalog range from Grade 8 reading level, with the typical book landing at Grade 8. 1 rated titles by John Farndon, each with a separate content intensity score so parents can choose by emotional readiness, not just text difficulty.

Question 2

Are John Farndon's books appropriate for sensitive readers?

Accepted Answer

1 of John Farndon's 1 rated books are at Gentle or Mild intensity (100%) — appropriate for sensitive readers. 0 (0%) are rated Intense or Very Intense. Average content intensity across John Farndon's rated catalog is 1/5.

Question 3

What age are John Farndon's books appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

John Farndon's rated books target Ages 9–12. HootRated rates each book on two axes — reading level (text difficulty) and content intensity (emotional weight) — so parents of advanced readers or sensitive kids can pick what matches both dimensions, not just one.

Books by John Farndon

Leaves

World of Plants - Flowers (World of Plants)

From laughing gas to face transplants

Oil (DK Eyewitness Books)

1000 facts on human body

Calcium

Levers, Wheels, and Pulleys (Science Experiments)

Encyclopedia

From Ptolemy's Spheres to Dark Energy

Roots

Flowers

Stickmen's Guide to Trains and Automobiles

Amazing Land Animals

Strange Medicine

Stickmen's Guide to Your Brilliant Brain

Stickmen's Guide to Your Gurgling Guts

Amazing Planet Earth