What reading level is Champ Hobarth?

Champ Hobarth by Judith Bernie Strommen is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Champ Hobarth appropriate for?

Champ Hobarth is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Champ Hobarth?

Champ Hobarth is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Champ Hobarth have any content warnings?

Champ Hobarth has a HootRating of 9LE (Light — Emotional). 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 Champ Hobarth?

Champ Hobarth by Judith Bernie Strommen is 155 pages.

Champ Hobarth

Judith Bernie Strommen

Champ Hobarth

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Judith Bernie Strommen

Reading Level 4-5 9LE 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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What if the thing that makes you feel like a zero turns out to be your greatest chance to be a hero? Marty is tired of feeling like he doesn't fit in with his perfect family — until a scruffy stray puppy named Champ changes everything. But saving Champ means taking a big risk; can Marty find the courage to follow his heart?

Themes

Friendship FamilyAnimalsSelf-Discovery

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores themes of self-perception, family dynamics, and the bond between children and animals. Marty struggles with feelings of inadequacy compared to his high-achieving family until he befriends a stray puppy in danger of being sent to an animal shelter. The story is appropriate for ages 9-12 and gently addresses honesty, responsibility, and belonging without intense conflict or mature content.