What reading level is Double dog dare?

Double dog dare by Lisa Graff is at a Level 4-5 reading level (Lexile 720L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Double dog dare appropriate for?

Double dog dare is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Double dog dare?

Double dog dare is fiction — Contests.

Does Double dog dare have any content warnings?

Double dog dare has a HootRating of 9LE (Light — Emotional). 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 Double dog dare?

Double dog dare by Lisa Graff is 290 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated September 7, 2026

Double dog dare

Lisa Graff

Double dog dare

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Lisa Graff

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

The buzz of the classroom fills the air as Kansas Bloom steps into his new school in California, the scent of fresh paint and lunchroom chatter swirling around him. Suddenly, a challenge echoes through the halls—a dare war has begun, and Kansas is right in the middle of it. With each bold move, the stakes climb higher, and the chance to be the on-air video homeroom announcer hangs in the balance.

Themes

FamilySchoolsFriendshipCompetitionHousehold MovingDivorce

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction follows Kansas Bloom as he navigates the challenges of moving to a new state and adjusting to a new school environment. The story explores themes of friendship, competition, and family change, including divorce, making it suitable for readers aged 9 to 12. Parents should note the book handles these topics with sensitivity and humor, making it an engaging read for children experiencing similar transitions.

Why we rated Double dog dare 9LE

Double dog dare is written at a Level 4-5 reading level with a Lexile measure of 720L across 290 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Double dog dare works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate Double dog dare as 9LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.

Thematically, Double dog dare explores family, schools, friendship, competition, and household moving — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about family, schools, friendship.