What reading level is DeSastre & Total?

DeSastre & Total by Stephan Pastis is at a Level 3-4 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is DeSastre & Total appropriate for?

DeSastre & Total is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is DeSastre & Total?

DeSastre & Total is fiction — Juvenile Fiction. Part of the Timmy Failure; DeSastre & Total series.

Does DeSastre & Total have any content warnings?

DeSastre & Total has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is DeSastre & Total?

DeSastre & Total by Stephan Pastis is 302 pages (approximately 22,385 words).

DeSastre & Total

Stephan Pastis

DeSastre & Total

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Stephan Pastis

Timmy Failure; DeSastre & Total

Reading Level 3-4 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read 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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Meet Timmy Failure, a comically confident young detective who runs the top detective agency in town with his huge, lovable polar bear partner, Total. Together, they stumble through amusing investigations filled with laugh-out-loud moments and surprising twists. This quirky, illustrated adventure blends humor and heart, making every page a delightful read.

Themes

Friendship Humor Adventure Mystery Multicultural

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

9/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Details

Book Length

302 pages

22,385 words

2h 29m read-aloud

ISBN: 9788427204041
Pages: 302
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Published: 2013
Type: Fiction
Word Count: 22,385
Language: ES
Read-Aloud: ~2h 29m
Text Density: Light Text

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Osos PolaresPrivate InvestigatorsBoysGirlsPolar BearsMuchachasDetectives PrivadosPolar BearSchoolsMuchachosFiccion JuvenilSpanish Language MaterialsEscolares