What reading level is Down in the Dumps #2?

Down in the Dumps #2 by Wes Hargis is at a Level 3 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Down in the Dumps #2 appropriate for?

Down in the Dumps #2 is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 8C (Clear).

What genre is Down in the Dumps #2?

Down in the Dumps #2 is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Down in the Dumps #2 have any content warnings?

Down in the Dumps #2 has a HootRating of 8C (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 Down in the Dumps #2?

Down in the Dumps #2 by Wes Hargis is 96 pages.

Down in the Dumps #2

Wes Hargis

Down in the Dumps #2

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Trash vs. Trucks

by Wes Hargis

Reading Level 3 8C Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 3rd 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

Trash trucks roar through the landfill, ready to move Nana's cozy home! A rotten banana, a broken teapot, and a crusty blob of gum scramble to stop them—but can they come up with a plan in time? The clock is ticking, and everything they love is on the line!

Themes

Friendship Adventure HumorAnimals

Quick Assessment

This early chapter book follows three unlikely friends living in a landfill as they try to save their home from being moved by trash trucks. Suitable for ages 5-8, it combines humor and adventure with engaging illustrations to support emerging readers. The story promotes themes of friendship, teamwork, and standing up for what you care about in an age-appropriate way.