26" Clifford The Big Red Dog

Scholastic Inc.

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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

FriendshipFamilyHumorAdventureToys, 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.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

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
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

ISBN
9780439362290
Publisher
Sidekicks TM
Published
January 1, 2002
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Toys, Dolls, & PuppetsToys, Dolls, PuppetsCliffordThe Big Red Dog