Dr. Radium Battles Phill, King Of The Pill Bugs (Dr. Radium Collections)
Scott Saavedra
Dr. Radium Battles Phill, King Of The Pill Bugs (Dr. Radium Collections)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Scott Saavedra
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Dr. Radium is no ordinary scientist—he battles giant rats, roaring dinosaurs, and a tiny but mighty villain: Phil, the King of the Pill Bugs. His world is wild and full of surprises, but every distraction hides a secret worth discovering. What happens when science and chaos collide? It changes everything.
Quick Assessment
This graphic novel follows Dr. Radium, a scientist in a futuristic world, who teams up with Penny, a girl from the past, as they face unusual challenges including giant creatures and a formidable antagonist named Phil. The story combines science fiction and humor, making it suitable for young teens aged 13-18. Parents should note the presence of fantasy violence and fast-paced action typical of the genre.
Why we rated Dr. Radium Battles Phill, King Of The Pill Bugs (Dr. Radium Collections) 9LP
Dr. Radium Battles Phill, King Of The Pill Bugs (Dr. Radium Collections) is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 112 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Dr. Radium Battles Phill, King Of The Pill Bugs (Dr. Radium Collections) works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Dr. Radium Battles Phill, King Of The Pill Bugs (Dr. Radium Collections) as 9LP ("Light — Physical") 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, Dr. Radium Battles Phill, King Of The Pill Bugs (Dr. Radium Collections) explores science & nature, humor, adventure, and fantasy world-building — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about science & nature, humor, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780943151847
- Pages
- 112
- Publisher
- SLG Publishing
- Published
- January 31, 2004
- Type
- Fiction