All stuck up
Linda Hayward
All stuck up
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Linda Hayward
The text is written at a 2nd 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
What would you do if a clever fox set a sticky trap just for you? Brer Rabbit is quick and smart, but this trap might be his trickiest challenge yet. Can he outwit Brer Fox and slip away once again?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a simplified retelling of the classic Uncle Remus tale featuring Brer Rabbit and Brer Fox, designed for emerging readers aged 5 to 8. The story uses basic vocabulary, short sentences, and rhythmic text to support early reading skills, accompanied by colorful illustrations. Parents should note that the book draws from African American folklore and depicts animal characters in a traditional storytelling style suitable for young children.
Why we rated All stuck up 7C
All stuck up is written at a Level 2 reading level across 30 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, All stuck up works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate All stuck up as 7C ("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, All stuck up explores african americans, juvenile fiction, animals, folklore, and friendship — 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 african americans, juvenile fiction, animals.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A 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
- 9780679802167
- Pages
- 30
- Publisher
- Step into Reading
- Published
- 1990
- Type
- Fiction