Fearsome's hero
Dona Schenker
Fearsome's hero
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Dona Schenker
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
Tully is the last person you'd expect to be anyone's hero—especially Honey, the bossiest girl in sixth grade who used to make his life miserable. But when she suddenly declares him her hero, everything changes in ways Tully never saw coming. Can he live up to the challenge, or will old troubles get in the way?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Set against the backdrop of a Texas ranch and school life, this middle-grade fiction explores themes of bullying, unexpected friendships, and personal growth. Suitable for ages 9-12, it thoughtfully addresses social dynamics in a rural setting without intense content, making it an accessible and relatable story for this age group.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 067985424X
- Pages
- 141
- Publisher
- Knopf Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 1994
- Type
- Fiction