What reading level is Franklin's Secret Club (Franklin)?

Franklin's Secret Club (Franklin) by Paulette Bourgeois is at a Level 1-2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Franklin's Secret Club (Franklin) appropriate for?

Franklin's Secret Club (Franklin) is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 6LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Franklin's Secret Club (Franklin)?

Franklin's Secret Club (Franklin) is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Franklin's Secret Club (Franklin) have any content warnings?

Franklin's Secret Club (Franklin) has a HootRating of 6LE (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 Franklin's Secret Club (Franklin)?

Franklin's Secret Club (Franklin) by Paulette Bourgeois is 32 pages.

Franklin's Secret Club (Franklin)

Paulette Bourgeois

Franklin's Secret Club (Franklin)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Paulette Bourgeois

Illustrated by Brenda Clark

Reading Level 1-2 6LE Ages 5-8 Heads Up

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The soft creak of the tiny clubhouse door fills the air as Franklin opens it wide. The cozy space smells of warm wood and friendship, but today, some friends feel left out and upset. Can Franklin find a way to share his special place without anyone feeling small?

Themes

FriendshipSocial SituationsChildren: Kindergarten

Quick Assessment

This picture book explores themes of friendship and inclusion as Franklin navigates feelings of exclusion among his friends due to the size of his clubhouse. Suitable for early readers aged 5 to 8, it gently addresses emotions like hurt and anger in social situations, making it a helpful tool for discussing empathy and problem-solving.

For Parents

Content Intensity

6LE — Light — Emotional

Emotional

Light ←

Physical

Clear

Social

Light

Thematic

Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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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.

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Details

Book Length

32 pages

ISBN: 9781550744743
Pages: 32
Publisher: Kids Can Press, Ltd.
Published: July 7, 1998
Type: Fiction

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Social SituationsFriendshipPicturebooksTurtlesSocial IssuesAnimalsMovie or Television Tie-InClubsSpanish Language MaterialsTortugasBenjaminNovela JuvenilClubesAmitieRomans, Nouvelles, Etc. Pour La JeunesseFranklin