What reading level is Cleaver of the Good Luck Diner?

Cleaver of the Good Luck Diner by James Duffy is at a Level 5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Cleaver of the Good Luck Diner appropriate for?

Cleaver of the Good Luck Diner is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Divorce & Family Change.

What genre is Cleaver of the Good Luck Diner?

Cleaver of the Good Luck Diner is fiction — Dogs.

Does Cleaver of the Good Luck Diner have any content warnings?

Cleaver of the Good Luck Diner has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Divorce & Family Change. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Cleaver of the Good Luck Diner

James Duffy

Cleaver of the Good Luck Diner

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by James Duffy

Reading Level 5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th 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

Cleaver isn’t just any dog—he’s the master of mischief at the Good Luck Diner, turning every day into an unexpected adventure. When the diner’s family faces big troubles, Cleaver’s clever antics might be the key to bringing everyone back together. But can a dog really fix a family? That’s a question you’ll want to see answered.

Themes

Family Humor Friendship Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction features Cleaver, a spirited dog who playfully disrupts life at the Good Luck Diner, while gently guiding an estranged family toward reconciliation. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story explores themes of family bonds and forgiveness with a lighthearted tone and no intense content. It’s an engaging read for children navigating complex family dynamics.