What reading level is Dunc and Amos Hit the Big Top?

Dunc and Amos Hit the Big Top by Gary Paulsen is at a Level 3 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Dunc and Amos Hit the Big Top appropriate for?

Dunc and Amos Hit the Big Top is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is Dunc and Amos Hit the Big Top?

Dunc and Amos Hit the Big Top is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Dunc and Amos Hit the Big Top have any content warnings?

Dunc and Amos Hit the Big Top has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Dunc and Amos Hit the Big Top?

Dunc and Amos Hit the Big Top by Gary Paulsen is 62 pages.

Dunc and Amos Hit the Big Top

Gary Paulsen

Dunc and Amos Hit the Big Top

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Gary Paulsen

Reading Level 3 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 5-8 Matched

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What if your best friend decided to swing high above the crowd on a trapeze just to impress someone? Amos is ready to take the risk, but when he and Dunc discover a secret mystery lurking behind the circus tents, everything changes. Can they solve the puzzle before Amos’s big act goes wrong?

Themes

CircusFriendship Adventure Mystery

Quick Assessment

This early reader book follows Amos and his best friend Dunc as they navigate friendship, courage, and a circus mystery. Aimed at children ages 5-8, it combines light adventure with themes of bravery and problem-solving. The story includes mild peril related to circus stunts but remains appropriate for young readers.