Hamstersaurus Rex gets crushed

Tom O'Donnell

Cover of Hamstersaurus Rex gets crushed

Hamstersaurus Rex gets crushed

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Tom O'Donnell

Illustrated by Miller, Tim, 1972- illustrator

Reading Level 6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What if your classroom pet wasn’t just cute but super strong and a little bit mysterious? Sam and his hamster, Hammie Rex, face floating jerseys, runaway go-karts, and all kinds of spooky surprises at Horace Hotwater Middle School. Could these weird hauntings be linked to mutant animals—and what will happen next?

Themes

Middle school studentsHumorAdventureClassroom petsJuvenile fiction

Quick Assessment

This humorous middle-grade novel follows Sam and his extraordinary hamster, Hammie Rex, as they navigate strange and spooky events at their middle school. The story combines comedy with mild supernatural elements and is suitable for ages 9-12. Parents should note the book features light peril and silly, sometimes chaotic situations, but no serious danger.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

294 pages
ISBN
9780062377586
Pages
294
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
2018
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Middle School StudentsHumorous StoriesHamstersClassroom PetsMutationSchoolsFantasy Fiction