What reading level is Fred the Flier Fish?

Fred the Flier Fish by Donna Haessly is at a Level 5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Fred the Flier Fish appropriate for?

Fred the Flier Fish is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is Fred the Flier Fish?

Fred the Flier Fish is fiction.

Does Fred the Flier Fish have any content warnings?

Fred the Flier Fish has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Fred the Flier Fish

Donna Haessly

Fred the Flier Fish

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

First Adventure

by Donna Haessly

Reading Level 5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Fred darts through the bubbling river waters, his fins slicing the current as he meets a flash of shimmering scales nearby. Suddenly, a shadow looms overhead—what could it be? Fred’s first solo adventure has just taken an unexpected turn.

Themes

Adventure Family FriendshipNature

Quick Assessment

Fred the Flier Fish is a middle-grade fiction book about a young fish's first solo journey through the river, encountering various aquatic creatures along the way. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers a light adventure with themes of exploration and courage, with no content concerns for young readers.