What reading level is Enemy Pie?

Enemy Pie by Derek Munson is at a Level 3 reading level (Lexile 550L). Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Enemy Pie appropriate for?

Enemy Pie is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 8LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Enemy Pie?

Enemy Pie is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Enemy Pie have any content warnings?

Enemy Pie has a HootRating of 8LE (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 Enemy Pie?

Enemy Pie by Derek Munson is 44 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated June 9, 2026

Enemy Pie

Derek Munson

Enemy Pie

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Derek Munson

Reading Level 3 8LE 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

Smell the sweet, warm Enemy Pie baking in the oven, filling the air with a mix of mystery and promise. Just when you think summer is perfect, a new kid moves in, and suddenly, your best day turns upside down. But what if the secret to turning an enemy into a friend is hidden right in that delicious pie?

Themes

Friendship FamilySocial Themes

Quick Assessment

Enemy Pie is a charming and humorous story about a boy who learns how spending time with someone he initially dislikes can lead to friendship. Suitable for early readers aged 5-8, this book gently explores themes of kindness, respect, and social conflict resolution. With engaging illustrations and a relatable storyline, it's an excellent choice for family read-alouds and classrooms teaching social skills.

Why we rated Enemy Pie 8LE

Enemy Pie is written at a Level 3 reading level with a Lexile measure of 550L across 44 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Enemy Pie works for readers up to grade 5.0.

We rate Enemy Pie as 8LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

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

Thematically, Enemy Pie explores friendship, family, and social themes — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, family, social themes.