Freddy and Mr. Camphor
Walter R. Brooks
Freddy and Mr. Camphor
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Walter R. Brooks
The text is written at a 6th 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
What if a clever pig named Freddy took a job caring for a mysterious houseboat? Imagine the funny and unexpected adventures that pop up when things don’t go as planned. Can Freddy solve the puzzles and keep the boat afloat?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade book follows Freddy the Pig as he becomes caretaker of Mr. Camphor’s houseboat, leading to a series of humorous and lighthearted adventures. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story offers gentle comedy and themes of responsibility without any intense content. It’s a charming read that encourages imagination and problem-solving.
Why we rated Freddy and Mr. Camphor 11C
Freddy and Mr. Camphor is written at a Level 6 reading level across 250 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Freddy and Mr. Camphor works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Freddy and Mr. Camphor as 11C ("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, Freddy and Mr. Camphor explores humor, adventure, animals, friendship, and responsibility — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about humor, adventure, animals.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781497695122
- Pages
- 250
- Publisher
- Alien Ebooks
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Fiction