What reading level is Henry Cicada's extraordinary Elktonium escapade?

Henry Cicada's extraordinary Elktonium escapade by David Teague is at a Level 5-6 reading level (Lexile 820L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What genre is Henry Cicada's extraordinary Elktonium escapade?

Henry Cicada's extraordinary Elktonium escapade is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Henry Cicada's extraordinary Elktonium escapade have any content warnings?

Henry Cicada's extraordinary Elktonium escapade has a HootRating of 10LE (Light — 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 Henry Cicada's extraordinary Elktonium escapade?

Henry Cicada's extraordinary Elktonium escapade by David Teague is 316 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Henry Cicada's extraordinary Elktonium escapade

David Teague

Henry Cicada's extraordinary Elktonium escapade

Q: What age is Henry Cicada's extraordinary Elktonium escapade appropriate for?

Henry Cicada's extraordinary Elktonium escapade is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 10LE (Light — Emotional).

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by David Teague

Reading Level 5-6 10LE 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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What if a glowing doghouse made of a strange metal could take you inside someone else's imagination? Imagine stepping into the world of Lulu, a girl who needs help, and suddenly realizing you might have to be more than ordinary to save her. How far would you go when being yourself becomes the biggest adventure of all?

Themes

Adventure Friendship Science & Nature Fantasy World-Building Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel blends science fiction and adventure to explore themes of friendship, courage, and self-discovery. Suitable for ages 9-12, it features imaginative settings and a heartfelt message about embracing individuality. Parents should note that the story includes mild fantasy peril but is overall lighthearted and encouraging.

Why we rated Henry Cicada's extraordinary Elktonium escapade 10LE

Henry Cicada's extraordinary Elktonium escapade is written at a Level 5-6 reading level with a Lexile measure of 820L across 316 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 6.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Henry Cicada's extraordinary Elktonium escapade works for readers up to grade 7.5.

We rate Henry Cicada's extraordinary Elktonium escapade as 10LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.

Thematically, Henry Cicada's extraordinary Elktonium escapade explores adventure, friendship, science & nature, fantasy world-building, and coming of age — 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.
✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, friendship, science & nature.