What reading level is 26" Clifford The Big Red Dog?

26" Clifford The Big Red Dog by Scholastic Inc. is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is 26" Clifford The Big Red Dog appropriate for?

26" Clifford The Big Red Dog is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9C (Clear).

What genre is 26" Clifford The Big Red Dog?

26" Clifford The Big Red Dog is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does 26" Clifford The Big Red Dog have any content warnings?

26" Clifford The Big Red Dog has a HootRating of 9C (Clear). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

26" Clifford The Big Red Dog

Scholastic Inc.

26" Clifford The Big Red Dog

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Scholastic Inc.

Reading Level 4-5 9C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Clifford stomps through the neighborhood, his giant paws shaking the ground! Emily Elizabeth calls out, trying to keep up as Clifford's tail accidentally knocks over a row of mailboxes. What will happen next when Clifford's big heart meets his biggest oops yet?

Themes

Friendship Family Humor AdventureToys, Dolls, & Puppets

Quick Assessment

This story features Clifford, the gigantic and friendly red dog, who embarks on everyday adventures filled with kindness and mishaps. Suitable for children ages 9 to 12, it highlights themes of friendship, responsibility, and learning from mistakes in a lighthearted, accessible manner. The content is safe and engaging for middle-grade readers, with no notable content warnings.