What reading level is Belly Up?

Belly Up by Stuart Gibbs is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Belly Up appropriate for?

Belly Up is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Animal Death, Animal Abuse, Mild Peril, Snakes, Insensitive Humor.

What genre is Belly Up?

Belly Up is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Belly Up have any content warnings?

Belly Up has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Animal Death, Animal Abuse, Mild Peril, Snakes, Insensitive Humor. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Belly Up?

Belly Up by Stuart Gibbs is 304 pages.

Belly Up

Stuart Gibbs

Belly Up

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Stuart Gibbs

Reading Level 7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Teddy stares wide-eyed as Henry the hippo suddenly floats belly up in his tank. The zoo says it’s just natural, but Teddy knows something fishy is going on. Just as he and Summer start snooping, a shadow moves in the dark—what could be lurking nearby?

Themes

Mystery FriendshipZoo AnimalsAnimal WelfareAdventure

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade mystery follows twelve-year-old Teddy as he investigates the suspicious death of a hippo at a zoo. The story includes themes of animal welfare and friendship, with some mild peril and moments of tension. Parents should note the presence of animal death, mild animal abuse, snakes, and some insensitive jokes related to weight.