Clifford's class trip
Norman Bridwell
Clifford's class trip
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Norman Bridwell
The text is written at a 1st grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Clifford is bounding through the field trip crowd, his big red paws thudding on the ground. Suddenly, a problem pops up that only a giant dog can solve. What will Clifford do next?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This delightful early reader features Clifford the Big Red Dog accompanying his class on a field trip where he helps solve a problem. Suitable for children ages 5 to 8, it combines humor and gentle adventure with themes of friendship and teamwork. The story is lighthearted and appropriate for young readers beginning to explore chapter books.
Why we rated Clifford's class trip 6C
Clifford's class trip is written at a Level 1-2 reading level across 35 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 2.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Clifford's class trip works for readers up to grade 3.5.
We rate Clifford's class trip as 6C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Clifford's class trip explores animals, humor, friendship, adventure, and juvenile fiction — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about animals, humor, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
6C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780545223195
- Pages
- 35
- Publisher
- Scholastic Inc.
- Published
- 2011
- Type
- Fiction