What reading level is Henry and Ribsy (Avon Camelot Books)?

Henry and Ribsy (Avon Camelot Books) by Beverly Cleary is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Henry and Ribsy (Avon Camelot Books) appropriate for?

Henry and Ribsy (Avon Camelot Books) is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11C (Clear).

What genre is Henry and Ribsy (Avon Camelot Books)?

Henry and Ribsy (Avon Camelot Books) is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Henry and Ribsy (Avon Camelot Books) have any content warnings?

Henry and Ribsy (Avon Camelot Books) has a HootRating of 11C (Clear). 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 Henry and Ribsy (Avon Camelot Books)?

Henry and Ribsy (Avon Camelot Books) by Beverly Cleary is 208 pages.

Henry and Ribsy (Avon Camelot Books)

Beverly Cleary

Henry and Ribsy (Avon Camelot Books)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Beverly Cleary

Reading Level 6 11C 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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

What if you had a dog who was always getting into trouble just when you needed him to be good? Henry Huggins has made a deal with his dad: keep Ribsy out of mischief for a whole month, and he gets to go fishing together. But can Henry really keep Ribsy on his best behavior, or will adventure—and chaos—find them first?

Themes

Animals - DogsHumorous StoriesFriendshipAction & Adventure

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book follows Henry Huggins as he tries to keep his playful dog Ribsy from causing trouble for an entire month to earn a special fishing trip with his father. Suitable for ages 9 to 12, it features themes of responsibility, friendship, and humor, with lighthearted action and animal antics. There are no notable content concerns, making it a great read for children in grades 3 to 6.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11C — Clear

Emotional

Clear

Physical

Clear

Social

Clear

Thematic

Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

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.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level

Emotional Weight

Theme Richness

World Scope

Data Confidence

Carolyn Crimi

Level 1 Mild

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Details

Book Length

208 pages

ISBN: 9780881032666
Pages: 208
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Published: October 1999
Type: Fiction

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Action & AdventureAnimalsDogsHumorous StoriesParentsPetsChinook SalmonBoysSocial ThemesFriendshipHugginsHenryLiterature and FictionHenry HugginsRibsyFishing StoriesFishingLiterature and Fiction, Women AuthorsPathology

People

Henry HugginsRibsy

Places

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