High Five Hank (Read-It! Chapter Books) (Read-It! Chapter Books)
Alan MacDonald
High Five Hank (Read-It! Chapter Books) (Read-It! Chapter Books)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Alan MacDonald
Illustrated by Philippe Dupasquier
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Hank is the best crosswalk guard ever because he gives the coolest high fives—and everyone loves them! But when the school says no more high fives, the kids hatch a secret plan to bring the fun back. It turns out, a simple high five can mean a lot more than just a hand slap!
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early chapter book features Hank, a friendly crosswalk guard whose high fives brighten the school day for young children. When the school restricts his fun tradition, the children band together to restore it, highlighting themes of community and friendship. Suitable for ages 5-8, the book offers lighthearted humor and positive social interaction without any concerning content.
Why we rated High Five Hank (Read-It! Chapter Books) (Read-It! Chapter Books) 7C
High Five Hank (Read-It! Chapter Books) (Read-It! Chapter Books) is written at a Level 2 reading level across 48 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, High Five Hank (Read-It! Chapter Books) (Read-It! Chapter Books) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate High Five Hank (Read-It! Chapter Books) (Read-It! Chapter Books) as 7C ("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, High Five Hank (Read-It! Chapter Books) (Read-It! Chapter Books) explores school & education, friendship, humor, and readers - chapter books — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 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 & education, friendship, humor.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781404831216
- Pages
- 48
- Publisher
- Capstone
- Published
- January 30, 2007
- Type
- Fiction