What reading level is Cody and the fountain of happiness?

Cody and the fountain of happiness by Tricia Springstubb is at a Level 2-3 reading level (Lexile 470L). Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Cody and the fountain of happiness appropriate for?

Cody and the fountain of happiness is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 7C (Clear).

What genre is Cody and the fountain of happiness?

Cody and the fountain of happiness is fiction.

Does Cody and the fountain of happiness have any content warnings?

Cody and the fountain of happiness has a HootRating of 7C (Clear). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Cody and the fountain of happiness?

Cody and the fountain of happiness by Tricia Springstubb is 151 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated September 7, 2026

Cody and the fountain of happiness

Tricia Springstubb

Cody and the fountain of happiness

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Tricia Springstubb

Illustrated by Wheeler, Eliza, illustrator

Reading Level 2-3 7C Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 2nd 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

The warm scent of fresh-cut grass fills the air as summer vacation bursts open like a bright lemonade stand. Cody’s feet crunch on the sidewalk while ants wave their tiny feelers in a friendly hello. With a new friend and a missing cat to find, this summer is buzzing with surprises and laughter that sparkle like sunshine on a pond.

Themes

SummerCatsVacationsFriendshipJuvenile fiction

Quick Assessment

This charming early reader follows Cody as she navigates the excitement and challenges of summer vacation, family changes, and new friendships. Suitable for ages 5-8, the story gently explores themes of family dynamics, dealing with change, and the joy of discovery in a lighthearted and humorous tone. Parents can expect a warm, relatable story with no concerning content.

Why we rated Cody and the fountain of happiness 7C

Cody and the fountain of happiness is written at a Level 2-3 reading level with a Lexile measure of 470L across 151 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Cody and the fountain of happiness works for readers up to grade 4.5.

We rate Cody and the fountain of happiness as 7C ("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, Cody and the fountain of happiness explores summer, cats, vacations, friendship, 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.
✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about summer, cats, vacations.