What reading level is Grump?

Grump by Liesl Shurtliff is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Grump appropriate for?

Grump is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11ME (Moderate — Emotional).

Grump is fiction — Dwarfs (Folklore).

Does Grump have any content warnings?

Grump has a HootRating of 11ME (Moderate — 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 Grump?

Grump by Liesl Shurtliff is 295 pages.

Grump

Liesl Shurtliff

Grump

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The (fairly) True Tale of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves

by Liesl Shurtliff

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

I’m about to tell you a secret: Grump, a dwarf who’s always dreamed of seeing the world above, finally gets his chance. He finds a friend in Queen E.V.I.L., who seems perfect—until her dark plans start to surface. But that’s only the beginning.

Themes

Fantasy World-Building Adventure FriendshipMoral ComplexityFamily

Quick Assessment

Grump follows the story of a young dwarf who leaves his underground home to live aboveground, where he befriends a queen with a mysterious and potentially dangerous agenda. The story explores themes of loyalty, magic, and moral complexity suitable for middle-grade readers. Parents should note mild fantasy peril and the tension between good and evil characters.