A Gaggle of Goblins

Name: A Gaggle of Goblins
Author: Suzanne Harper
ISBN: 9780061996078

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Unseen World of Poppy Malone, Book 1

by Suzanne Harper

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Reading Level 5-6 C · Gentle Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes. Its HootRating code, C, means gentle content.

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About This Book

A group of curious kids discovers strange signs of mysterious creatures lurking nearby. They band together to gather clues, set clever traps, and uncover the secrets hidden in the shadows—all while keeping their adventure a secret from their parents. Join them as they explore a world filled with enchanting and mischievous beings!

Themes

Friendship Adventure Mystery Fantasy World-Building

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with gentle content intensity. Content themes include mild peril. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated A Gaggle of Goblins C (Gentle)

A Gaggle of Goblins is written at a Level 5-6 reading level across 304 pages (approximately 48,005 words). Reading-wise, most kids in grade 7 and up can manage A Gaggle of Goblins on their own; younger readers can enjoy it with a parent or teacher reading along.

Read aloud, A Gaggle of Goblins runs about 5.3 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.

We rate A Gaggle of Goblins as C (Gentle) 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.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril.

Thematically, A Gaggle of Goblins explores friendship, adventure, mystery, and fantasy world-building — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Readers who like a steady plot with enough momentum to keep pages turning.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, adventure, mystery.

Maybe not for

! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.

For Parents

Content Intensity

C · Gentle

Emotional

Gentle

Physical

Gentle

Social

Gentle

Thematic

Gentle

Reading the HootRating code: the first letter is the content intensity (C = Gentle · L = Mild · M = Moderate · I = Intense · V = Very Intense); the second, when there is one, is the kind of content that drives it (E = Emotional · P = Physical · S = Social · T = Thematic). Reading level and age range are rated separately. How we rate

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