Chomp!

Carl Hiaasen

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Chomp!

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

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by Carl Hiaasen

Reading Level 7 Mild (Lvl 2) 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 is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The thick, humid air buzzes with the screech of bats and the splash of gators in murky waters. Wahoo Cray is caught in a wild adventure where animals bite, storms roar, and a TV star goes missing deep in the Everglades. Danger and laughter swirl together in a story that’s as wild as Florida itself.

Themes

Quick Assessment

Chomp! by Carl Hiaasen is a humorous middle-grade novel about Wahoo Cray, whose father works on a reality TV show in the Florida Everglades. The story includes encounters with wild animals, mild peril, and themes of friendship and bravery, suitable for ages 9-12. While the book features some tense moments like animal bites and a storm, it balances humor with adventure without intense violence or mature content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

322 pages
ISBN
9781888439342
Pages
322
Publisher
Yearling
Published
November 2000
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

AnimalsMarine LifeGames & ActivitiesCard GamesPlaying Cards