Clifford's Story Hour

Norman Bridwell

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Clifford's Story Hour

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Norman Bridwell

Reading Level 5 Gentle (Lvl 1) 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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

The soft rustle of pages fills the room as Clifford’s big red paws tap eagerly on the floor. The warm, friendly scent of a cozy storytime wraps around you, inviting you to join four heartwarming adventures. Feel the joy of friendship and kindness in every tale — but that’s only the beginning.

Themes

FriendshipFamilyChildren: Babies & ToddlersKindnessAdventure

Quick Assessment

This collection features four beloved stories about Clifford, the gentle giant red dog, perfect for children aged 9-12. The book emphasizes themes of friendship, kindness, and responsibility, with gentle conflicts suitable for middle-grade readers. Its familiar and comforting tone makes it an excellent choice for shared reading or independent enjoyment.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

ISBN
9780590331401
Publisher
Scholastic
Published
June 1984
Type
Fiction

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