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Felix and the 400 frogs

Jon Buller

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Felix and the 400 frogs

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jon Buller

Reading Level 2 Unrated Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 2nd 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

Felix, who has a gift for mental communication, is enlisted by the Frog Princess to help recover her magic moonstone from a mean neighbor's garden.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 2 book. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

Why we rated Felix and the 400 frogs Level 0

Felix and the 400 frogs is written at a Level 2 reading level across 47 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Felix and the 400 frogs works for readers up to grade 4.0.

We rate Felix and the 400 frogs as Unrated because the content sits in the "Unrated" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences.

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

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.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Theme Richness
1
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
4

Details

Book Length

47 pages
ISBN
0679867457
Pages
47
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Published
1996
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Extrasensory PerceptionFrogsMagicGardens