What reading level is Andy and Tamika?

Andy and Tamika by David A. Adler is at a Level 3-4 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Andy and Tamika appropriate for?

Andy and Tamika is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 8C (Clear).

What genre is Andy and Tamika?

Andy and Tamika is fiction — Juvenile Fiction. Part of the Andy Russell series.

Does Andy and Tamika have any content warnings?

Andy and Tamika has a HootRating of 8C (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.

How many pages is Andy and Tamika?

Andy and Tamika by David A. Adler is 129 pages (approximately 19,083 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Andy and Tamika

David A. Adler

Andy and Tamika

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by David A. Adler

Andy Russell

Reading Level 3-4 8C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 3rd 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

Excited and curious about becoming a big brother, Andy finds it hard to focus at school and home, leading to several mishaps. His anticipation of the new baby brings both challenges and surprises as he navigates family and school life.

Themes

FamilySiblingsSchoolComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Andy and Tamika 8C

Andy and Tamika is written at a Level 3-4 reading level across 129 pages (approximately 19,083 words). Strong independent readers around grade 4.6 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Andy and Tamika works for readers up to grade 5.6.

Read aloud, Andy and Tamika runs about 2.1 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.

We rate Andy and Tamika as 8C ("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, Andy and Tamika explores family, siblings, school, and coming of age — 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 family, siblings, school.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 5 more books in the Andy Russell series.