What reading level is Henry Hubble's book of troubles?

Henry Hubble's book of troubles by Andy Myer is at a Level 5-6 reading level (Lexile 840L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Henry Hubble's book of troubles appropriate for?

Henry Hubble's book of troubles is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 10C (Clear).

What genre is Henry Hubble's book of troubles?

Henry Hubble's book of troubles is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Henry Hubble's book of troubles have any content warnings?

Henry Hubble's book of troubles has a HootRating of 10C (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 Hubble's book of troubles?

Henry Hubble's book of troubles by Andy Myer is 151 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated September 7, 2026

Henry Hubble's book of troubles

Andy Myer

Henry Hubble's book of troubles

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Andy Myer

Reading Level 5-6 10C 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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

What if your diary could turn you from the biggest mess-up in school into the most famous kid around? Imagine bathroom breaks gone wrong, Halloween costumes that explode with disaster, and lunchroom drama that’s bigger than you ever imagined. But what happens when all these troubles turn you into a media superstar? The stakes just got way higher!

Themes

School storiesHumorous storiesConduct of lifeMiddle schoolsDiaries

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction follows Henry Hubble, a sixth grader whose everyday school mishaps spiral into hilarious chaos. Told through his diary entries, the story explores themes of friendship, school life, and self-expression with humor and heart. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers lighthearted entertainment with relatable school scenarios and no intense content.

Why we rated Henry Hubble's book of troubles 10C

Henry Hubble's book of troubles is written at a Level 5-6 reading level with a Lexile measure of 840L across 151 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 6.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Henry Hubble's book of troubles works for readers up to grade 7.5.

We rate Henry Hubble's book of troubles as 10C ("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, Henry Hubble's book of troubles explores school stories, humorous stories, conduct of life, middle schools, and diaries — 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 school stories, humorous stories, conduct of life.

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.
! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.