What reading level is Flop to the Top!?

Flop to the Top! by Eleanor Davis is at a Level 1-2 reading level (Lexile 290L). Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Flop to the Top! appropriate for?

Flop to the Top! is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 6C (Clear).

What genre is Flop to the Top!?

Flop to the Top! is nonfiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Flop to the Top! have any content warnings?

Flop to the Top! has a HootRating of 6C (Clear). 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 Flop to the Top!?

Flop to the Top! by Eleanor Davis is 32 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated September 7, 2026

Flop to the Top!

Eleanor Davis

Flop to the Top!

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

TOON Level 3

by Eleanor Davis

Reading Level 1-2 6C Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 1st 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

Wanda snaps a selfie, ready to dazzle her fans with her star power! But wait—why is everyone more excited about her floppy dog than about Wanda herself? Something unexpected is about to happen that could change everything!

Themes

Humor Friendship FamilyFameGraphic NovelsDogs

Quick Assessment

This humorous graphic novel follows Wanda, a young girl who imagines herself a celebrity and loves sharing selfies. The story explores themes of fame, social media, and family dynamics in a lighthearted way suitable for early readers ages 5 to 8. Parents should know the book contains playful humor and positive messages about friendship and self-acceptance.

Why we rated Flop to the Top! 6C

Flop to the Top! is written at a Level 1-2 reading level with a Lexile measure of 290L across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 2.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Flop to the Top! works for readers up to grade 3.5.

We rate Flop to the Top! as 6C ("Clear") 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, Flop to the Top! explores humor, friendship, family, fame, and graphic novels — 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 humor, friendship, family.
✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.