What reading level is Claws!?

Claws! by Robert Lawrence Stine is at a Level 3 reading level (Lexile 380L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Claws! appropriate for?

Claws! is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 8LP (Light — Physical). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is Claws!?

Claws! is fiction — JUVENILE FICTION. Part of the Goosebumps: Hall of Horrors series.

Does Claws! have any content warnings?

Claws! has a HootRating of 8LP (Light — Physical). Content flags include: Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Claws!?

Claws! by Robert Lawrence Stine is 134 pages (approximately 21,949 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Claws!

Robert Lawrence Stine

Claws!

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Goosebumps Hall of Horrors #1

by Robert Lawrence Stine

Goosebumps: Hall of Horrors

Reading Level 3 8LP Ages 9-12 Matched Page-Turner

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Steven loves playing pranks, but when his friends trick him into drinking a mysterious potion, he suddenly shrinks to tiny size! Now, he must navigate his own house, facing unexpected challenges and dangers, to find a way back to normal. It's a thrilling adventure full of surprises and courage.

Themes

Adventure Humor FriendshipPets

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Claws! 8LP

Claws! is written at a Level 3 reading level with a Lexile measure of 380L across 134 pages (approximately 21,949 words). Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Claws! works for readers up to grade 5.0.

Read aloud, Claws! runs about 2.4 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.

We rate Claws! as 8LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril.

Thematically, Claws! explores adventure, humor, friendship, and pets — 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.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, humor, friendship.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 5 more books in the Goosebumps: Hall of Horrors series.